Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Asthma and COPD

• Pathogenesis of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – common diseases with unmet needs.- Beta 2 agonists.- Muscarinic receptor antagonists.- Xanthines and Phosphodiesterase inhibitors.- Glucocorticosteroids.- Fixed dose combination inhalers.- Anti-IgE and biologic approaches for the treatment of asthma.- Leukotriene receptor antagonists and anti-allergy drugs.- Novel anti-inflammatory drugs.- Bifunctional drugs for the treatment of respiratory diseases.- Drugs affecting TRP channels.- Evaluation of new drugs for asthma and COPD: endpoints, biomarkers and clinical trial design.- Drug delivery devices for inhaled medicines.

“This is an excellent guide to help readers understand the thinking behind management choices in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. … This book, written by a respected group of international authors, will provide a valuable reference for both primary and secondary care clinicians as well as allied health professionals and students who are looking for succinct, up-to-date information to help them treat patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” (J. K. Quint, British Journal of Hospital Medicine, Vol. 78 (5), May, 2017)