title: [Ketotifen treatment of chronic urticaria. An open study of therapeutically difficult courses].
abstract: 21 patients suffering from chronic urticaria were treated with Ketotifen (2 X 1 mg/d) for 4 weeks. The suppression of weals and pruritus, the side effects in comparison with antihistamines, as well as the effect after finishing therapy have been studied. Ketotifen has a good suppressing effect on weals and pruritus. The general tolerance of the preparation is good, as well. Thus Ketotifen may be regarded as an additional possibility concerning treatment of chronic urticaria.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007665:Ketotifen / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014581:Urticaria / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D007665:Ketotifen
vernacular_title: Ketotifen-Behandlung der chronischen Urtikaria. Eine offene Studie therapeutisch schwieriger Verlaufsformen.