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Acute local tolerability of acidic aqueous vehicles delivered via Respimat Soft Mist Inhaler in hyperreactive asthma patients.

BACKGROUND: Acidic inhalers can be associated with increased adverse reactions.

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the acute local tolerability of acidic aqueous placebo formulations delivered via Respimat Soft Mist Inhaler (SMI) and placebo chlorofluorocarbon metered dose inhaler (CFC-MDI).

METHODS: A single-dose (four inhalations), randomized, double-blind within Respimat SMI device, four-way crossover study in asthma patients with documented bronchial hyperresponsiveness was used. Patients received acidic placebo solutions [pH 2.7, 3.4 or 7.0 (neutral)], delivered via Respimat SMI or placebo CFC-MDI. The primary endpoint was the largest decrease in forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV(1)) from baseline to 0-30 min after dosing. Secondary endpoints included spirometry, paradoxical bronchoconstriction (defined as a fall in FEV(1) >or=15% below baseline within 30 min of dosing), cough episodes and adverse events.

RESULTS: Thirty-two patients were included in the per-protocol population (mean age 27 years, 62.5% males). The mean percentage decrease in FEV(1) was comparable between treatment groups: -1.6% (Respimat SMI pH 2.7), -1.8% (Respimat SMI pH 7.0), -1.9% (CFC-MDI), and -2.3% (Respimat SMI pH 3.4); no patient experienced paradoxical bronchoconstriction. The mean number of cough episodes was significantly lower in the Respimat SMI pH 2.7 group versus CFC-MDI (p = 0.0165). No patient used rescue medication. Only 3 patients experienced at least one adverse event.

CONCLUSIONS: The Respimat SMI pH 2.7 placebo solution does not induce adverse events in these patients. Compared with the CFC-MDI placebo suspension, Respimat SMI is a well-tolerated inhaled medication delivery system that can accommodate medication formulations with a wide range of pH solutions.

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