Journal article
Formoterol as relief medication in asthma: a worldwide safety and effectiveness trial
Abstract
The aim of the study was to compare the safety and effectiveness of as-needed formoterol with salbutamol in a large international real-life asthma study. Children and adults (n=18,124) were randomised to 6 months as-needed treatment with open-label formoterol 4.5 microg Turbuhaler or salbutamol 200 microg pressurised metered dose inhaler or equivalent. Primary safety variables were asthma-related and nonasthma-related serious adverse events …
Authors
Pauwels RA; Sears MR; Campbell M; Villasante C; Huang S; Lindh A; Petermann W; Aubier M; Schwabe G; Bengtsson T
Journal
European Respiratory Journal, Vol. 22, No. 5, pp. 787–794
Publisher
European Respiratory Society (ERS)
Publication Date
11 2003
DOI
10.1183/09031936.03.00055803
ISSN
0903-1936