LABA+LAMA and LABA+ICS combinations are key pharmacological approaches to the treatment of COPD. However, both combination types can induce adverse events (AEs). Areas covered: Current literature on LABA+LAMA and LABA+ICS combinations has been reviewed with a specific focus on their safety profile in the treatment of COPD. Expert opinion: Several meta-analyses have compared the pooled safety data from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of LABA+LAMA combinations with LABA+ICS combinations. LABA+LAMA caused significantly less AEs and SAEs. However, this evidence in real life is less solid because of the lack of appropriate studies. A statistically significant reduction in the risk for pneumonia with LABA+LAMA compared with LABA+ICS has been repeatedly documented by various meta-analyses. The meta-analytic signal indicates that an equal number of patients would die or have cardiac SAEs on LABA+LAMA or LABA+ICS, and in an observational, real-life study the LABA+LAMA combination had similar or lower risk of these events in comparison to LABA+ICS. Nonetheless, since RCTs are conducted under widely varying conditions and, consequently, AE rates of a drug observed in a RCT cannot be directly compared with rates in the RCTs of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice, we need more specific data.

Matera, M.g., Calzetta, L., Puxeddu, E., Rogliani, P., Cazzola, M. (2018). A safety comparison of LABA+LAMA vs LABA+ICS combination therapy for COPD. EXPERT OPINION ON DRUG SAFETY [10.1080/14740338.2018.1448786].

A safety comparison of LABA+LAMA vs LABA+ICS combination therapy for COPD

Calzetta, Luigino;Puxeddu, Ermanno;Rogliani, Paola;Cazzola, Mario
2018-03-05

Abstract

LABA+LAMA and LABA+ICS combinations are key pharmacological approaches to the treatment of COPD. However, both combination types can induce adverse events (AEs). Areas covered: Current literature on LABA+LAMA and LABA+ICS combinations has been reviewed with a specific focus on their safety profile in the treatment of COPD. Expert opinion: Several meta-analyses have compared the pooled safety data from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of LABA+LAMA combinations with LABA+ICS combinations. LABA+LAMA caused significantly less AEs and SAEs. However, this evidence in real life is less solid because of the lack of appropriate studies. A statistically significant reduction in the risk for pneumonia with LABA+LAMA compared with LABA+ICS has been repeatedly documented by various meta-analyses. The meta-analytic signal indicates that an equal number of patients would die or have cardiac SAEs on LABA+LAMA or LABA+ICS, and in an observational, real-life study the LABA+LAMA combination had similar or lower risk of these events in comparison to LABA+ICS. Nonetheless, since RCTs are conducted under widely varying conditions and, consequently, AE rates of a drug observed in a RCT cannot be directly compared with rates in the RCTs of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice, we need more specific data.
5-mar-2018
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/10 - MALATTIE DELL'APPARATO RESPIRATORIO
English
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Adverse events; COPD; ICS; LABA; LAMA; combination therapy
Matera, M.g., Calzetta, L., Puxeddu, E., Rogliani, P., Cazzola, M. (2018). A safety comparison of LABA+LAMA vs LABA+ICS combination therapy for COPD. EXPERT OPINION ON DRUG SAFETY [10.1080/14740338.2018.1448786].
Matera, Mg; Calzetta, L; Puxeddu, E; Rogliani, P; Cazzola, M
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