Fenoterol inhalation powder as an alternative to treatment with the metered dose inhaler.
Nine adult asthmatics took part in a cumulative dose response comparison of fenoterol (Berotec) inhalation powder and fenoterol metered dose inhaler. The study was carried out as a double-blind investigation using a double-dummy technique. No significant difference was observed in the lung function, in tremor or pulse rate on comparison of the two modes of administration. It is concluded that fenoterol inhalation powder is an effective and freon-free alternative to the metered dose inhaler.
D000328:Adult; D000336:Aerosols; D000368:Aged; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004983:Ethanolamines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D005280:Fenoterol / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011208:Powders
D000336:Aerosols; D004983:Ethanolamines; D011208:Powders; D005280:Fenoterol