Bronchodilators are medications that help open up the airways in the lungs to allow for easier breathing. They work by relaxing and dilating the smooth muscles surrounding the bronchial tubes, thus reducing wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and other symptoms associated with respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Bronchodilators may be either short-acting used as short-term relief from sudden, unexpected attacks of breathlessness or long-acting used regularly to help control breathlessness in asthma and COPD, and increase the effectiveness of corticosteroids in asthma. Anticholinergics (also known as antimuscarinics) are mainly used to treat COPD, but a few can also be used for asthma. Anticholinergics cause the airways to widen by blocking the cholinergic nerves. The side effects of bronchodilators can vary, depending on the specific medication. General side effects of bronchodilators include trembling, particularly in the hands, headache, muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, etc.
Market Dynamics:
The global bronchodilators market growth is driven by factors such as the growing geriatric population which is more susceptible to respiratory diseases, increased environmental pollution levels in both urban and rural areas, and rising awareness about proper management of asthma and COPD. However, availability of alternative treatment options, side effects associated with long term use of bronchodilators, and patent expires of blockbuster drugs are some of the key factors expected to restrain market growth. Development of combination therapies that can deliver two or more drugs simultaneously is opening new opportunities for players in this market. Moreover, greater emphasis on preventive inhalation therapies for better management of respiratory symptoms will drive future demand.
Key features of the study:
- This report provides in-depth analysis of the global bronchodilators market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year
- It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
- This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
- It profiles key players in the global bronchodilators market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies - Key companies covered as a part of this study include GSK plc., AstraZeneca, Mylan N.V., Merck & Co., Inc., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, Novartis AG, Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Cipla Inc., Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sanofi and Innoviva
- Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
- The global bronchodilators market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
- Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global bronchodilators market
Detailed Segmentation:
- Global Bronchodilators Market, By Drug Class
- Beta-adrenergic Bronchodilators
- Xanthine Derivatives
- Anticholinergic Bronchodilators
- Global Bronchodilators Market, By Route of Administration
- Oral
- Nasal (inhalable)
- Injectable
- Global Bronchodilators Market, By Indication
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Others (Chronic bronchitis, etc.)
- Global Bronchodilators Market, By Distribution Channel
- Hospital Pharmacies
- Retail Pharmacies
- Online Pharmacies
- Global Bronchodilators Market, By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
- Top Companies in the Global Bronchodilators Market:
- GSK plc.
- AbbVie Inc.
- AstraZeneca
- Mylan N.V.
- Merck & Co., Inc.
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited
- Novartis AG
- Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
- Cipla Inc.
- Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Sanofi
- Innoviva