title: A comparison of inhaled fenoterol and albuterol in asthma.
abstract: In 24 adult asthmatics the effects of clinically recommended doses of fenoterol (320 micrograms) and albuterol (180 micrograms) were compared to placebo in a double-blind, crossover trial. Bronchodilation in FEV1 was significantly greater than placebo for both active drugs: two hours on albuterol and five hours on fenoterol. Results of FEF25-75% were similar. There were no significant changes in pulse rate, blood pressure and electrocardiogram, but 11 patients had mild subjective side-effects on fenoterol.
mesh_terms: D000420:Albuterol / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005280:Fenoterol / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D005280:Fenoterol; D000420:Albuterol