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[Anhydrous theophylline in micropellets with prolonged action in asthmatic children]

Revista Alergia Mexico
|November 1, 1989
PubMed

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Slow-release micro pellets theophylline effectively treated pediatric asthma symptoms. This secure medication demonstrated excellent tolerability in children aged 2-15 years.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Therapeutics

Background:

  • Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease in children.
  • Effective and safe long-term asthma management is crucial.
  • Theophylline is a bronchodilator used in asthma treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of slow-release micro pellets theophylline.
  • To assess the treatment outcomes in pediatric asthma patients.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 168 children with asthma, aged 2 to 15 years.
  • Administration of slow-release micro pellets theophylline.
  • Monitoring of symptom improvement and patient tolerability.

Main Results:

  • Symptom improvement was observed from the initiation of treatment.
  • Excellent or good final evaluation was reported in 86.90% of cases.
  • Excellent or good tolerability was reported in 94.64% of patients.

Conclusions:

  • Slow-release micro pellets theophylline is highly effective for pediatric asthma.
  • The drug demonstrated a favorable safety profile.
  • Excellent tolerability supports its use in children with asthma.

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