Clinical investigation of fenoterol, a new bronchodilator, in asthma. 1977

W W Simi, and W C Miller

In a randomized, double-blind, noncrossover, study, 28 asthmatic patients received either ephedrine or fenoterol (Th1165a) a new beta 2-sympathomimetic bronchodilator, for 90 days. Forced expiratory flows and volumes and plethysmography were performed after a single test dose on days 1, 45, and 90. The subjects' clinical course was followed for patient acceptance and side effects. Compared to ephedrine, Th1165a was demonstrated to be a potent bronchodilator with a prolonged duration of action. Adrenergic side effects were minimal, and no tolerance or toxicity was demonstrated.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D012129 Respiratory Function Tests Measurement of the various processes involved in the act of respiration: inspiration, expiration, oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, lung volume and compliance, etc. Lung Function Tests,Pulmonary Function Tests,Function Test, Pulmonary,Function Tests, Pulmonary,Pulmonary Function Test,Test, Pulmonary Function,Tests, Pulmonary Function,Function Test, Lung,Function Test, Respiratory,Function Tests, Lung,Function Tests, Respiratory,Lung Function Test,Respiratory Function Test,Test, Lung Function,Test, Respiratory Function,Tests, Lung Function,Tests, Respiratory Function
D002986 Clinical Trials as Topic Works about pre-planned studies of the safety, efficacy, or optimum dosage schedule (if appropriate) of one or more diagnostic, therapeutic, or prophylactic drugs, devices, or techniques selected according to predetermined criteria of eligibility and observed for predefined evidence of favorable and unfavorable effects. This concept includes clinical trials conducted both in the U.S. and in other countries. Clinical Trial as Topic
D004341 Drug Evaluation Any process by which toxicity, metabolism, absorption, elimination, preferred route of administration, safe dosage range, etc., for a drug or group of drugs is determined through clinical assessment in humans or veterinary animals. Evaluation Studies, Drug,Drug Evaluation Studies,Drug Evaluation Study,Drug Evaluations,Evaluation Study, Drug,Evaluation, Drug,Evaluations, Drug,Studies, Drug Evaluation,Study, Drug Evaluation
D004809 Ephedrine A phenethylamine found in EPHEDRA SINICA. PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is an isomer. It is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist that may also enhance release of norepinephrine. It has been used for asthma, heart failure, rhinitis, and urinary incontinence, and for its central nervous system stimulatory effects in the treatment of narcolepsy and depression. It has become less extensively used with the advent of more selective agonists. Ephedrine Hydrochloride,Ephedrine Renaudin,Ephedrine Sulfate,Erythro Isomer of Ephedrine,Sal-Phedrine,Ephedrine Erythro Isomer,Hydrochloride, Ephedrine,Renaudin, Ephedrine,Sal Phedrine,SalPhedrine,Sulfate, Ephedrine
D004983 Ethanolamines AMINO ALCOHOLS containing the ETHANOLAMINE; (-NH2CH2CHOH) group and its derivatives. Aminoethanols
D005280 Fenoterol A synthetic adrenergic beta-2 agonist that is used as a bronchodilator and tocolytic. Berotec,Berotek,Fenoterol Hydrobromide,Fenoterol Hydrochloride,Partusisten,Phenoterol,Th-1165a,p-Hydroxyphenyl-orciprenaline,p-Hydroxyphenylorciprenaline,Hydrochloride, Fenoterol,Th 1165a,Th1165a,p Hydroxyphenyl orciprenaline,p Hydroxyphenylorciprenaline
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001249 Asthma A form of bronchial disorder with three distinct components: airway hyper-responsiveness (RESPIRATORY HYPERSENSITIVITY), airway INFLAMMATION, and intermittent AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION. It is characterized by spasmodic contraction of airway smooth muscle, WHEEZING, and dyspnea (DYSPNEA, PAROXYSMAL). Asthma, Bronchial,Bronchial Asthma,Asthmas
D013997 Time Factors Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations. Time Series,Factor, Time,Time Factor

Related Publications

W W Simi, and W C Miller
January 1986, Allergologia et immunopathologia,
W W Simi, and W C Miller
December 1977, Annals of allergy,
W W Simi, and W C Miller
May 1982, The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology,
W W Simi, and W C Miller
September 1968, Annals of allergy,
W W Simi, and W C Miller
March 1975, The New Zealand medical journal,
Copied contents to your clipboard!