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PECULIARITIES OF THERAPY WITH LONG ACTING β2-ADRENERGIC AGONISTFORMOTEROL FOR ASTHMA IN CHILDREN

Abstract

Information on clinical use of long acting β2-adrenergic agonist formoterol in children with asthma is presented. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodymanics are scrutinized in detail. Combined therapy for asthma with formoterol and inhaled corticosteroids is spotlighted.
Key words: formoterol, asthma, children.

About the Authors

Yu.G. Levina
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


L.S. Namazova
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


V.V. Botvin'eva
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


N.I. Voznesenskaya
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


R.M. Torshkhoeva
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


K.E. Efendieva
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


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For citations:


Levina Yu., Namazova L., Botvin'eva V., Voznesenskaya N., Torshkhoeva R., Efendieva K. PECULIARITIES OF THERAPY WITH LONG ACTING β2-ADRENERGIC AGONISTFORMOTEROL FOR ASTHMA IN CHILDREN. Pediatric pharmacology. 2006;3(4):42-49.

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ISSN 1727-5776 (Print)
ISSN 2500-3089 (Online)