title: Bronchodilatation effects of dry powder formoterol fumarate in asthmatic patients.
abstract: Ten asthmatic patients were enrolled in our study of the effects of dry powder formoterol fumarate. The onset was 2-5 minutes and a long duration of action (over 12 hours) appeared. The mean baseline FEV1 was 1.67 liters (49-74%). Mean reversibility was 17 per cent (range 15-19%). There was no adverse effect in this study.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saenghirunvattana
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004983:Ethanolamines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D000068759:Formoterol Fumarate; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011208:Powders; D011379:Prognosis; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D004983:Ethanolamines; D011208:Powders; D000068759:Formoterol Fumarate