Pharmacotherapy in bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Clin Perinatol. 1987 Dec;14(4):881-910.

Abstract

This article reviews the current data available on the most frequently used drugs in bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Oxygen, diuretics, bronchodilators, steroids, ribavirin, and antioxidants, as well as medication available for pulmonary hypertension, systemic hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux are discussed, with emphasis on known advantages, side effects, and current dosage.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antioxidants / therapeutic use
  • Bronchodilator Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia / complications
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia / drug therapy*
  • Diuretics / therapeutic use
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / etiology
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / drug therapy
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Oxygen / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Bronchodilator Agents
  • Diuretics
  • Oxygen