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Evaluation of montelukast in 8 to 14 year old children with mild persistent asthma and compared with inhaled corticosteroids
Karaman; Sünneli, L; Uzuner, N; Islekel, H; Sule Turgut,; Köse, S; Tezcan, d; Çoker, C; Erbayraktar, Z.
Affiliation
  • Karaman; University Faculty of Medicine. Professor in pediatric Allergy. Izmir. Tukey
  • Sünneli, L; University Faculty of Medicine. Asistant of Pediatrics. Izmir. Tukey
  • Uzuner, N; University Faculty of Medicine. Assitant Professor in Pediatric Allergy. Izmir. Tukey
  • Islekel, H; University Faculty of Medicine. Associate Professor in Biochemistry. Izmir. Tukey
  • Sule Turgut,; University Faculty of Medicine. Fellow in Pediatric Allergy. Izmir. Tukey
  • Köse, S; University Faculty of Medicine. Fellow in Pediatric Allergy. Izmir. Tukey
  • Tezcan, d; University Faculty of Medicine. Bilogyst. Izmir. Tukey
  • Çoker, C; University Faculty of Medicine. Associate Professor in Biochemistry. Izmir. Tukey
  • Erbayraktar, Z; Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. Asistant of Biochemistry . Izmir. Turquía
Allergol. immunopatol ; 32(1): 21-27, ene. 2004.
Article in En | IBECS | ID: ibc-29492
Responsible library: ES1.1
Localization: ES1.1 - BNCS
ABSTRACT

Objectives:

To determine the clinical effectiveness, tolerability and reliability of montelukast and to compare this drug with inhaled corticosteroids.

Methods:

We performed a randomized, 14-week, 2-period, prospective parallel group study. After a 2-week run-in period, patients received treatment for 12 weeks. Sixty-three clinically stable outpatients aged 8 to 14 years with a history of mild persistent asthma for at least 1 year and a forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) greater than 80 % of the predicted value were evaluated.

Results:

Montelukast produced improvement in airway obstruction, daily symptom scores, total daily as-needed β -agonist use, nocturnal awakenings, percentage of days and percentage of patients with asthma exacerbations, and urinary leukotriene E4 levels. These beneficial effects were similar to those produced by inhaled corticosteroids. There were no significant adverse effects requiring treatment discontinuation.

Conclusions:

Montelukast may be a well-tolerated and effective therapeutic option in 8 to 14-year-old patients with mild persistent asthma (AU)
RESUMEN

Objetivos:

Determinar el efecto clínico, la tolerabilidad y la fiabilidad de montelukast y compararlo con los corticosteroides inhalados.

Métodos:

Estudio aleatorizado, prospectivo, de dos periodos y de grupos paralelos, de 14 semanas de duración. Después de un periodo de preinclusión de dos semanas, los pacientes recibieron tratamiento durante 12 semanas. Se evaluó a 63 pacientes ambulatorios estables de 8 a 14 años de edad con asma persistente leve desde hacía al menos un año y FEV1 superior al 80 por ciento del valor teórico.

Resultados:

Montelukast mejoró la obstrucción de las vías respiratorias, la puntuación de los síntomas diarios, el uso diario total de beta-agonistas según las necesidades y el despertar nocturno de forma similar a los corticosteroides inhalados.Montelukast, en comparación con los corticosteroides inhalados, indujo una mejoría semejante en el porcentaje de días y el porcentaje de pacientes con exacerbaciones asmáticas y concentración urinaria de LTE4. No hubo efectos secundarios significativos que motivaran la interrupción del tratamiento.

Conclusiones:

Montelukast puede ser una opción terapéutica bien tolerada y eficaz para el asma persistente leve en pacientes de 8 a 14 años (AU)
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Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Quinolines / Asthma / Peak Expiratory Flow Rate / Forced Expiratory Volume / Prospective Studies / Treatment Outcome / Leukotriene E4 / Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Budesonide / Leukotriene Antagonists Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Allergol. immunopatol Year: 2004 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine/Turquía / University Faculty of Medicine/Tukey
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Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Quinolines / Asthma / Peak Expiratory Flow Rate / Forced Expiratory Volume / Prospective Studies / Treatment Outcome / Leukotriene E4 / Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Budesonide / Leukotriene Antagonists Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Allergol. immunopatol Year: 2004 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine/Turquía / University Faculty of Medicine/Tukey
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