Zhonghua yi xue za zhi
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · Mar 2010
Meta Analysis[Meta-analysis of efficacy and safety of oral theophylline in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease].
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral theophylline versus placebo in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ Compared with the placebo, theophylline can improve lung function, arterial blood gas tensions and walking distance while the incidence of drug-related adverse events is higher.