Muscarinic antagonists (long-acting / LAMAs)
- Long-acting inhaled muscarinic blockade
- Reduce bronchoconstriction + mucus
- COPD maintenance cornerstone
- Add-on option in selected uncontrolled asthma
- Dry mouth/urinary retention can occur
- Not rescue bronchodilators
Class at a glance
- Long-acting inhaled muscarinic blockade
Practical pearls
- Reduce bronchoconstriction + mucus
- COPD maintenance cornerstone
Other practical pearls
- Add-on option in selected uncontrolled asthma
Clinical pearls
- Dry mouth/urinary retention can occur
- Not rescue bronchodilators
Self-check
- What do Muscarinic antagonists (long-acting / LAMAs) primarily reduce?
bronchoconstriction + mucus.
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