Think of Stiolto Respimat as Similar to Anoro Ellipta for COPD

August 2015

The new Stiolto Respimat (stee-OHL-toe, tiotropium/olodaterol) will mean more questions about how to manage COPD.

Think of it as similar to Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium/vilanterol).

Both are combo inhalers with a long-acting anticholinergic PLUS a long-acting beta-agonist.

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Table of Contents

STIs Expect to See More "Expedited Partner Therapy" for STDs
Anticoagulants Suggest "Bridging" Fewer Warfarin Patients With Enoxaparin
COPD Think of Stiolto Respimat as Similar to Anoro Ellipta for COPD
Diabetes Be Aware Humalog U-200 is NOT an Alternative to Humulin R U-500
Kidney Stones Don't Routinely Recommend Tamsulosin or Nifedipine to Pass Kidney Stones
Osteoarthritis Don't Remove Acetaminophen From Your Osteoarthritis Toolbox
Photosensitivity Advise Taking Photosensitizing Meds in the Evening
Prediabetes Don't Recommend Gliptins to Manage Prediabetes
Substance Use Disorder Recommend a Buprenorphine/Naloxone COMBO for Opioid Dependence
Phosphate Consider Suggesting Auryxia to Bind Phosphate AND Increase Iron
Pregnancy Don't Rely on Pregnancy Letter Categories to Make Treatment Recommendations
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Cardiology Don't Let PCSK9 Inhibitors Steer You Away From Statins
Dial 711 to Place a Call to Your Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients