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Anticholinergic Agents

Anticholinergic agents relax the bronchial muscles. They are generally inhaled and act as a bronchodilator over time.

Brands and Benefits. Anticholinergics used for COLD include ipratropium (Atrovent) and tiotropium (Spiriva). Ipratropium is the older agent, and experts recommend it as the first choice in treating COLD. It has a very slow onset and can be used as maintenance therapy for people with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Anticholinergic agents have few ...

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Six Strategies for Taming Teenage Acne

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New Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines

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...include: droxychloroquine leflunomide methotrexate minocycline sulfasalazine The... Read more »

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...proprietary combination of the antibiotics rifampin and minocycline. This coating on the... Read more »

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Periodontal Disease: Medications

...disease include:Tetracycline antibiotics -- which include tetracycline hydrochloride, doxycycline, and minocycline -- are the primary drugs used. They not only have anti-bacterial actions but also... Read more »

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Risk Factors

...low levels of blood platelets. SLE in children may also be caused by certain medications, including minocycline and zafirlukast.The Presence of Other Autoimmune DisordersRheumatoid Arthritis.... Read more »

Scleroderma: Other Treatments

...preventing scarring. The drug blocks production of certain collagen types involved in cell production.Minocycline. Although this drug is an antibiotic, in low doses it has anti-inflammatory... Read more »

Pneumonia: Medications

...antibiotics.TetracyclinesTetracyclines inhibit bacterial growth. They include doxycycline, tetracycline, and minocycline. They can be effective against S. pneumoniae and M. catarrhalis, but... Read more »

Urinary Tract Infection: Medications

...low.TetracyclinesTetracyclines inhibit bacterial growth. They include doxycycline, tetracycline, and minocycline. Long-term treatment with tetracycline or doxycycline may be used for infections... Read more »

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