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