Intravenous magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) has successfully been used in the treatment of acute asthma. The present study investigated the efficacy of nebulized MgSO4 as a bronchodilator in acute asthma as compared to nebulized salbutamol. This was a randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial. Asthmatics aged 12-60 yrs in acute exacerbation, with a peak expiratory flow (PEF) <300 L x min(-...

Fast dissolving tablets are highly accepted fast growing drug delivery system. This study was aimed at formulation and development of salbutamol sulphate fast dissolving tablet which can dissolve rapidly in the oral cavity. Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Common sym...

n Society htt cense. Abstract Aim of work: The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of nebulized magnesium sulphate as a bronchodilator in acute asthma as compared to nebulized salbutamol. Subjects and methods: This was a randomized controlled study conducted in El-Giza Chest Hospital Emergency Department between January 2010 and June 2011. Randomization was achieved by closed envel...