Dose-response relationship of inhaled budesonide in adult asthma: a meta-analysis

M Masoli, S Holt, M Weatherall… - European Respiratory …, 2004 - Eur Respiratory Soc
The aim of this study was to examine the dose-response relationship of inhaled budesonide
in adolescents and adults with asthma. A meta-analysis was carried out on placebo …

Budesonide once versus twice‐daily administration: meta‐analysis

M Masoli, M Weatherall, S Holt, R Beasley - Respirology, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of budesonide administered
once daily compared to twice daily in asthma. Methodology: Meta‐analysis of randomised …

Once‐daily inhaled budesonide for the treatment of asthma: clinical evidence and pharmacokinetic explanation

O Selroos, S Edsbäcker, C Hultquist - Journal of Asthma, 2004 - Taylor & Francis
Background. Budesonide, a widely used inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) with a favorable
therapeutic ratio, is available via a dry powder inhaler (Pulmicort Turbuhaler®) and as a …

Efficacy of budesonide in moderate to severe asthma

EJ O'Connell - Clinical therapeutics, 2002 - Elsevier
Background: The worldwide prevalence of asthma is increasing by∼ 50% per decade.
Budesonide is one of several inhaled corticosteroids available for the treatment of asthma …

Budesonide versus placebo for chronic asthma in children and adults

NP Adams, JC Bestall, P Jones… - Cochrane Database …, 1996 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Inhaled budesonide is a widely used inhaled corticosteroid for asthma.
Objectives The objectives of this review was to compare the efficacy of budesonide with …

Twelve-week, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of the efficacy and tolerability of budesonide and formoterol in one metered-dose inhaler compared …

J Corren, PE Korenblat, CJ Miller, CD O'Brien… - Clinical …, 2007 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND:: The addition of the long-acting β2-adrenergic agonist formoterol to low-to
moderate-dose budesonide has shown clinical efficacy in patients with persistent asthma …

High or standard initial dose of budesonide to control mild-to-moderate asthma?

P Chanez, R Karlstrom, P Godard - European Respiratory …, 2001 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Guidelines on the use of inhaled steroids in asthma advocate that the daily dose should be
chosen according to the severity of the disease. However, the question of the optimal …

Safety and tolerability of inhaled budesonide in children in the Steroid Treatment As Regular Therapy in early asthma (START) trial

M Silverman, AL Sheffer, PV Díaz… - Pediatric Allergy and …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
The safety and tolerability of asthma medications are still a concern to many asthma patients
receiving long‐term treatment. Therefore, more safety data from long‐term, controlled trials …

Budesonide at different doses for chronic asthma

NP Adams, JC Bestall, P Jones… - Cochrane Database …, 1996 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Inhaled budesonide (BUD) is available in a range of doses for treating chronic
asthma. Objectives To assess the efficacy and safety of budesonide at different doses in …

Systematic review and meta-analysis of budesonide/formoterol in a single inhaler

SJ Edwards, K Gruffydd-Jones… - Current medical research …, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of budesonide/formoterol using fixed dosing
(BUD/FORM) with inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) alone or alternative ICS and long-acting β2 …