What medicine is used to treat COPD

Drug therapy for COPD is also an important aspect. Airway dilators, such as Ventolin, tiotropium, and Atrovent, glucocorticoid-containing drugs, such as Seretide and Symbicort, are normally used. Sputum expectorants, such as Mucosolvan and Carboxymestane, and antioxidants, such as acetylcysteine, are used. If respiratory failure is present, ventilators, oxygen generators, and oxygen generators are needed. If cardiac insufficiency is present, drugs to correct heart failure and diuresis are needed.