title: Immediate effect of verapamil on pulmonary functions in bronchial asthma.
abstract: This article describes the immediate effect of verapamil, a calcium antagonist, on pulmonary functions in bronchial asthma. The effect of oral administration of 80 mg of verapamil or placebo was studied in a randomized double-blind manner in 30 extrinsic asthmatic subjects. No significant bronchodilator effect was observed with verapamil administration. There were no significant changes in heart rate and blood pressure after verapamil.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D005540:Forced Expiratory Flow Rates; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000187:drug effects*; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014700:Verapamil / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D014700:Verapamil