Abstract
Smokers with asthma show a reduced response to inhaled corticosteroids. We hypothesized that a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ) agonist would be superior for the clinical treatment of these asthma patients. Forty-six smokers with asthma were randomized to inhaled beclometasone dipropionate (200 νg per day) or rosiglitazone (8 mg per day) for 4 weeks. Rosiglitazone produced improvements in lung function (forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV 1) = 183 ml, P = 0.051; forced expiratory flow between 25 and 75% of the forced vital capacity (FEF 25-75) = 0.24 l/s, P = 0.030) as compared with inhaled beclometasone dipropionate. Further trials using PPAR-γ agonists in steroid-resistant airway disease are indicated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-53 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics |
Volume | 86 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 8 Apr 2009 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 8 Apr 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacology (medical)