Immediate Effect of Verapamil on Pulmonary Functions in Bronchial Asthma

This article describes the immediate effect of verapamil, a calcium antagonist, on pulmonary functions in bronchial asthma. The effect of oral administration of 80 mg of verapamil or placebo was studied in a randomized double-blind manner in 30 extrinsic asthmatic subjects. No significant bronchodil...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of asthma 1987, Vol.24 (3), p.179-182
Hauptverfasser: Sharma, S. K., Sailo, J. L., Guleria, J. S.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This article describes the immediate effect of verapamil, a calcium antagonist, on pulmonary functions in bronchial asthma. The effect of oral administration of 80 mg of verapamil or placebo was studied in a randomized double-blind manner in 30 extrinsic asthmatic subjects. No significant bronchodilator effect was observed with verapamil administration. There were no significant changes in heart rate and blood pressure after verapamil.
ISSN:0277-0903
1532-4303
DOI:10.3109/02770908709070935