Efficacy and safety profile of doxofylline compared to theophylline in asthma: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background Oral methylxanthines are effective drugs for the treatment of chronic obstructive respiratory disorders. The novel methylxanthine doxofylline, that has bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory activities, is not affected by the major drawback of theophylline. Nowadays large-scale qua...

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Main Authors: Paola Rogliani, Luigino Calzetta, Josuel Ora, Mario Cazzola, Maria Gabriella Matera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2019-08-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40248-019-0189-0