Use and acceptance of ventolin Rotacaps and the Rotahaler in 1235 asthmatic patients.
This open-label study was performed to characterize the acceptance, reliability, and adverse event profile of a dry powder delivery system for albuterol. A total of 1235 asthmatic outpatients, aged 11 to 84 years, were studied for 1 month. Each patient enrolled was documented as having a specific complaint concerning the use of a standard metered-dose inhaler. At the end of 4 weeks of treatment, the patients completed a questionnaire to record their opinions and preferences. The results were as follows: 93% stated that Rotacaps were easy to use; 92% that they could use Rotacaps during an asthma attack; 99% that they had no problems with breakage of the device; 94% that the drug tasted pleasant or had no taste; 70% that they could inhale a full dose with one breath; and 79% that Rotacaps were at least as effective as the metered-dose inhaler they had used previously. Drug-related adverse events were reported by 6% of the patients; no single event was reported by more than 1% of the patients. The results indicate that Rotacaps are a safe, effective, and well-accepted alternative to metered-dose inhalers in asthmatic patients.
Carolina Allergy and Asthma Consultants, Raleigh, North Carolina.
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LaForce
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Ellis
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Kordansky
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Cocchetto
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D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000420:Albuterol / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D010349:Patient Compliance
D000420:Albuterol