title: [Effectiveness and tolerance of disodium cromoglycate capsules in pellet form].
abstract: The efficacy of, and tolerance to lactose-free sodium cromoglycate capsules was investigated in a multicentre trial. Data of 154 patients with asthma treated at 41 centres were evaluated over an observation period of 5 weeks. During treatment there was a significant reduction in the required dosage of concomitant medication, a marked improvement with regard to the severity of symptoms and a significant increase in peak flow rates. Assessment of treatment was "good" or "very good" in 86% of patients. Mild side effects such as cough or throat irritation were seen in only 2.6% of patients.
authors.affiliation: II. Interne Lungenabteilung, Pulmologisches Zentrum der Stadt Wien.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kapfhammer
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Vetter
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tanzer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000403:Airway Resistance / Q000187:drug effects; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001317:Austria; D002214:Capsules; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D002214:Capsules; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium
vernacular_title: Uber die Wirksamkeit und Verträglichkeit von Dinatriumcromoglycat-Kapseln in pelletierter Form.