title: Respiratory muscle pharmacotherapy.
abstract: Respiratory muscle failure may be due to excessive respiratory load, electrolyte disturbances, acidosis and loss of muscle mass or failure. Acidosis and electrolyte disorders need recognition and correction. Pharmacotherapy with theophylline, sympathomimetic amines and perhaps digitalis have potential for improving respiratory muscle performance.
authors.affiliation: Clinique Pneumologique, Inserm U 226, Hôpital Beaujon, Clichy, France.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aubier
mesh_terms: D004071:Digitalis Glycosides / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000187:drug effects*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D013726:Terbutaline / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013806:Theophylline / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D004071:Digitalis Glycosides; D013806:Theophylline; D013726:Terbutaline