Effectiveness and tolerance of disodium cromoglycate capsules in pellet form
Kapfhammer, G.; Vetter, N.; Tanzer, N.
Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift 102(4): 117-119
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-5325 PMID: 2107638 Document Number: 352879
The efficacy of, and tolerance to lactose-free sodium cromoglycate capsules was investigated in a multicentre trial. Data of 154 patients with asthma treated at 41 centres were evaluated over an observation period of 5 weeks. During treatment there was a significant reduction in the required dosage of concomitant medication, a marked improvement with regard to the severity of symptoms and a significant increase in peak flow rates. Assessment of treatment was "good" or "very good" in 86% of patients. Mild side effects such as cough or throat irritation were seen in only 2.6% of patients.