Prophylactic drugs in asthma.
The search for a successor to disodium cromoglycate has been unsuccessful. The published studies concerning the use of ketotifen in asthma are reviewed. It is concluded that ketotifen is of doubtful benefit although it may have a weak prophylactic effect.
D001249:Asthma / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007665:Ketotifen / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D004205:Cromolyn Sodium; D007665:Ketotifen