Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) For use of a registered medical practioners only.
Sep 07, 2015
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD)
For use of a registered medical practioners only.
What is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a
slowly progressive disease
involving the airways or pulmonary parenchyma (or both) that
results in airflow obstruction.
Qaseem A et al. Ann Intern Med. 2011;155:179-191
Prevalence of COPD - India
Jindal S et al. Ind J Chest Dis Allied Sc 2006; 48: 23-9.
As per Field surveys in urban and rural populations at Bangalore, Chandigarh, Delhi and Kanpur
Overall prevalence - 4.1%
Male:Female ratio - 1.56: 1
Smoking to non smoking COPD ratio - 2.65: 1
Bidi vs. cigarette smokers - 8.2% vs. 5.9%
Projected prevalence in 2016 in India
Murthy K. NCMH-Background papers-Burden of diseases in India, 2005
No. of cases in lakhs
193.4
222.1
Series 120112016193.4222.1
Morbidity due to COPD
In a large-scale study in 2001 in Hyderabad city and
its surrounding municipalities
Rates of hospital admissions of cases with COPD
At the community level - 47.84/100,000
1864 years of age - 57.28/100,000
above 65 years of age - 546.17/100,000
Murthy K. NCMH-Background papers-Burden of diseases in India, 2005
Mortality due to COPD
COPD by 2020 would
rise to 3rd position as a cause of death
rise to 5th position as the cause of loss of disability adjusted life years (DALYs)
Jindal SK. Indian J Med Res, 2006;124: 619-630
Economic burden of COPD
United States in 2010
Total direct cost of medical care $29.5 billion per year (approx.)
Total economic costs estimated to be $49.9 billion
India in 2011
Total cost of treatment for COPD Rs 35,337.7 crore
Qaseem A et al. Ann Intern Med. 2011;155:179-191
Risk factors
Tobacco smoking
Indoor air pollution: Biomass fuels (dung, crop residues, firewood)
Outdoor air pollution: Worsen preexisting COPD
Occupational exposures: Toxic gases, dust, grain dust in farms
Pulmonary tuberculosis: Airway fibrosis, inflammation
Chronic asthma: Poorly treated chronic persistent severe asthma
Genetic factors: Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, antioxidant genes being examined
Socioconomic status: IUGR, poor nutrition
Jindal SK. Indian J Med Res, 2006;124: 619-630
IUGR - Intrauterine Growth Retardation
Tobacco usage in India
17% of worlds smokers are in India.
Prevalence of smoking: 28.5% in males, 2.1% in females.
Forms: Cigarettes, bidis, hookah, chillum.
Cigarette smoke: Large number of free oxidant radicals that damage the airway epithelium.
Up to 50% of smokers can develop COPD.
Jindal SK. Indian J Med Res, 2006;124: 619-630
Pathophysiology of COPD
Key contributions to the progression of airway obstruction
Small airway wall tissue volume increase
Accumulation of mucous exudates
Infiltration of the airway wall by cells of innate and adaptive immune responses
Onoue S, et al. Expert Opin. Drug Deliv, 2009.6(8):793-811
Pathophysiology of COPD
Activation of inflammatory cells -
Neutrophils, T cells, Mast cells, Macrophages
Matrix-degrading proteases,
Matrix metalloproteases (MMP), free radicals
Damage to epithelium and underlying basement
partial repair
Onoue S, et al. Expert Opin. Drug Deliv, 2009.6(8):793-811
Continued
Lung in COPD has a large number of lymph follicles
Responsible for T cell-mediated immune response
Apoptotic cell death
(alveolar, bronchiolar and endothelial)
All these factors lead to pulmonary emphysema and irreversible reduction in the caliber of the small airways of the lung
Onoue S, et al. Expert Opin. Drug Deliv, 2009.6(8):793-811
COPD is a multicomponent disease with inflammation at its core1, 2
Agusti RGN et al. Respir Med 2005; 99:670-82
2. Wedzicha J, Donaldson G. Respir Care 2003;48: 1204-13
Structural changes
Mucociliary dysfunction
Airway inflammation
Systemic component
Airflow limitation
Symptoms
Exacerbations
Declining health status
Death
Classical
representation
of disease
progression
Clinical features
Progressive dyspnoea
Cough
Often discounted by the patient as an expected consequence of smoking.
Morning productive cough, often present on waking, but not disturbing sleep.
Often worse in winter months, after chest infection.
Initially intermittent, later present every day, often throughout the day.
Sputum production
Global Strategy for Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD http://www.goldcopd.org/ accessed on 3-02-2012
Continued..
Wheezing and chest tightness.
Chest pains may be due to ischemic heart disease or strain on intercostal muscles.
Swollen ankles may reflect cor pulmonale and right-sided heart failure.
Hemoptysis can occur during respiratory infection.
Weight loss and anorexia.
Muscle weakness and wasting.
Global Strategy for Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD http://www.goldcopd.org/ accessed on 3-02-2012
COPD has a significant impact on patients
Impact of COPD in Europe and North America in 2000 (n=3265)
Limitation in activities of daily living due to chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease in participants
0
20
40
60
80
100
Subjects limited (%)
Sports and recreation
Normal physical exertion
Social
Sleep
Household chores
Sex life
Family
*
*p 2 10
When assessing risk, choose the highest risk according to GOLD grade or exacerbation history
Assessment of COPD - GOLD Guidelines 2011 Risk assessment
Global Strategy for Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD http://www.goldcopd.org/ accessed on 3-02-2012
mMRC - Modified British Medical Research Council Questionnaire
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The frequent exacerbator phenotype:
Exacerbation frequency is an independent disease phenotype.
Exacerbations become more frequent and more severe as COPD severity increases.
Frequent exacerbators have: Poorer quality of life, more GERD, higher WCC.
It is important to prevent exacerbations with adequate treatment.
The most reliable predictor of exacerbations in an individual patient is a past history of exacerbations
Hurst JR et al. N Engl J Med 2010; 363:1128 - 1138
1. Identification by self-report Permitting selective recruitment to clinical trials
2. Frequent exacerbators may be mild patients: Targeting prevention interventions to milder patients in the clinic
3. Frequent exacerbators are a therapeutic target: Novel Strategies for Exacerbation Prevention
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Impact on
symptoms
and lung
function
Negative
impact on
quality of life
Consequences Of COPD Exacerbations
Increased
economic
costs
Accelerated
lung function
decline
Increased
Mortality
EXACERBATIONS
Management of COPD the aims
Reduce symptomsRelieve symptomsImprove exercise toleranceImprove health statusReduce riskPrevent disease progression Prevent and treat exacerbationsReduce mortalityGlobal Strategy for Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD http://www.goldcopd.org/ accessed on 3-02-2012
Therapeutic Options: COPD Medications
Beta2-agonists Short-acting beta2-agonists (SABA) Long-acting beta2-agonists (LABA)Anticholinergics Short-acting anticholinergics Long-acting anticholinergics (LAMA)Combination short-acting beta2-agonists + anticholinergic in one inhaler MethylxanthinesInhaled corticosteroids (ICS)Combination long-acting beta2-agonists + corticosteroids in one inhalerSystemic corticosteroidsPhosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors (PDE4I)Global Strategy for Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD http://www.goldcopd.org/ accessed on 3-02-2012
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Overview of Medications for stable COPD
*Less than 60% FEV1
(pre bronchodilator)
Not on a
background of ICS
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Pharmacological First choice
GOLD 4ICS/LABA ICS/LABA 2 or more exac/ yearGOLD 3or LAMAor LAMAGOLD 2SABA or SAMA prnLABA or LAMALess than 2 exac/ yearGOLD 1mMRC 0-1mMRC > 2CAT 10A
C
B
D
Global Strategy for Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD http://www.goldcopd.org/ accessed on 3-02-2012
Treatment of exacerbation
Inhaled bronchodilators
Systemic corticosteroids
Antibiotics
Theophylline
Oxygen therapy
Admit to ICU
Mechanical Ventilation
Global Strategy for Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD http://www.goldcopd.org/ accessed on 3-02-2012
Non Pharmacologic Therapies
Includes
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Motivation
Education
Nutrition counseling
Benefits
Improves exercise capacity
Reduces perceived intensity of breathlessness
Hospitalizations
Anxiety and depression
Improves survival
Global Strategy for Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD http://www.goldcopd.org/ accessed on 3-02-2012
Assessment of COPD requires assessment of symptoms, degree of airflow limitation, risk of exacerbations, and comorbidities
Combined assessment of symptoms and risk of exacerbations is the basis for non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management of COPD
Treat COPD exacerbations to minimize their impact and to prevent the development of subsequent exacerbations
Look for comorbidities and if present treat to the same extent as if the patient did not have COPD
Summary
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If we follow guidelines, healthcare expenditure for COPD may reduce...
Murthy K. NCMH-Background papers-Burden of diseases in India, 2005
Current 19962001200620112016900015000240003400046000Guidelines 1996200120062011201610002000300040004500
Amount in crores (INR)
For the use of Registered Medical Practitioners only
Abbreviated prescribing information for SERETIDETM ACCUHALERTM
Salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate Accuhaler
Active Ingredient: Seretide Accuhaler 100, 250 and 500 is available as a moulded plastic device containing a foil strip with 60 blisters, each contains powder for inhalation providing Salmeterol Xinafoate IP equivalent to 50 mcg Salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate IP, 100mcg, 250mcg and 500mcg respectively. Indications: Regular treatment of bronchial asthma, where use of a bronchodilator and an inhaled corticosteroid are appropriate including patients on effective maintenance doses of long-acting -agonists and inhaled corticosteroids, patients who are symptomatic on current inhaled corticosteroid therapy and patients on regular bronchodilator therapy who require inhaled corticosteroids. Regular treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) including chronic bronchitis. Dosage and Administration: Bronchial asthma: Adults and adolescents 12 years and older: One inhalation of 50/100, 50/250 or 50/500mcg twice daily. Adults 18 years and older: Doubling the dose of all strengths of Seretide for up to 14 days when additional short term inhaled corticosteroid therapy is needed. Children 4 years and older: One inhalation of 50/100mcg twice daily. No data available for use in children under 4 years. COPD: For adult patients, one inhalation 50/250 mcg to 50/500 mcg twice daily. Special patient groups: No need to adjust the dose in elderly patients or in those with renal or hepatic impairment. Administration: For inhalation only. Use regularly for optimum benefit, even when asymptomatic. Doctor should regularly reassess the patient. In bronchial asthma, dose should be titrated to the lowest dose (could include once daily dosage) at which effective control of symptoms is maintained. Contraindications: History of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Warnings and Precautions: Not indicated for relief of acute symptoms. Patients should have their relief medication available at all times and should be reviewed by a physician if increasing use of short-acting bronchodilators to relieve symptoms, sudden and progressive deterioration in asthma control, increasing corticosteroid therapy or current dosage of Seretide fails to give adequate control of reversible obstructive airways disease. Additional corticosteroids and antibiotics for infective exacerbations of asthma or COPD. Do not stop treatment abruptly in asthma due to risk of exacerbation; titrate down under physician supervision. In COPD, cessation of therapy may be associated with symptomatic decompensation, should be supervised by a physician. Possibility of pneumonia in patients with COPD. Administer with caution in active or quiescent pulmonary tuberculosis, thyrotoxicosis, pre-existing cardiovascular disease, those predisposed to hypokalemia. High doses prescribed for long periods may result in Cushings syndrome, Cushingoid features, adrenal suppression, growth retardation in children and adolescents, decrease in bone mineral density, cataract and glaucoma. Impaired adrenal response in emergency and elective situations that are likely to produce stress. Consider appropriate corticosteroid treatment. Monitor adrenocortical function regularly in patients transferring from systemic corticosteroid therapy to inhaled fluticasone propionate. Monitor height of children regularly in case of prolonged treatment. Very rare reports of increase in blood glucose levels; to be considered in diabetes mellitus. Concomitant use of fluticasone propionate and ritonavir should be avoided unless the potential
benefit to the patient outweighs the risk of systemic corticosteroid side-effects. African-American patients may be at greater risk of serious respiratory-related events or deaths. Caution should be exercised when co-administered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole). Interactions: Avoid -blockers (unless compelled to use). Inhibitors of P450 3A4 can produce great increase (ritonavir), minor increase (ketoconazole), negligible increase (erythromycin) in systemic exposure to fluticasone propionate. Ketoconazole can significantly increase plasma salmeterol exposure. Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines: None noted. Pregnancy and Lactation: Use if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the foetus or child. Adverse Reactions: Paradoxical bronchospasm, tremor, cardiac arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, extrasystoles), Cushings syndrome, Cushingoid features, adrenal suppression, growth retardation in children and adolescents, decrease in bone mineral density, cataract and glaucoma. Common: muscle cramps, hoarseness/dysphonia, oropharyngeal irritation, headache (transient, reduce with regular therapy), candidiasis (thrush) of the mouth and throat, palpitations, pneumonia (in COPD patients).Uncommon: rash, contusions, cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions. Rare: hypersensitivity reactions (angioedema, mainly facial and oropharyngeal oedema), respiratory symptoms (dyspnoea and/or bronchospasm). Very rare: arthralgia, hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylactic reactions such as oedema, angioedema, bronchospasm, anaphylactic shock), hyperglycemia, anxiety, sleep disorders and behavioural changes, including hyperactivity and irritability (predominantly in children). Overdosage: Salmeterol: Tremor, headache, tachycardia, increases in systolic blood pressure and hypokalaemia. Antidote: Cardioselective -blocking agents, use with caution in patients with a history of bronchospasm. If Seretide needs to be withdrawn, provide appropriate replacement corticosteroid therapy. Fluticasone propionate: May lead to temporary suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, does not usually require emergency action as normal adrenal function typically recovers within a few days. Salmeterol/Fluticasone propionate: If higher than approved doses are continued over prolonged periods, significant adrenocortical suppression is possible. Very rare reports of acute adrenal crisis (potential triggers: trauma, surgery, infection or any rapid reduction in the dosage of the inhaled fluticasone propionate component) mainly in children exposed to higher than approved doses over prolonged periods (several months or years). Observed features include hypoglycaemia associated with decreased consciousness and/or convulsions. Patients should not receive higher than approved doses of Seretide. Review therapy regularly and titrate down to the lowest approved dose at which effective control of disease is maintained.
Refer to full prescribing information before use.
Fullprescribing information available on request from GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai- 400030.
Version: SER/API/IN/2009/01 v02 dated 15 June 2011
Valid upto March 2014
IN/SFC/0019/12