HR-lowering Efficacy and Respiratory Safety of Ivabradine in Patients With Obstructive Airway Disease

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate heart rate lowering efficacy and respiratory safety of ivabradine in patients with asthma and COPD.

Timeline

Start

2009-05

Primary completion

2011-01

Completion

2011-01

Publications

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• Majewski S, Slomka S, Zielinska-Wyderkiewicz E, Ciebiada M, Gorski P. Heart rate-lowering efficacy and respiratory safety of ivabradine in patients with obstructive airway disease: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs. 2012 Jun 1;12(3):179-88. doi: 10.2165/11597400-000000000-00000.

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