Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Propentofylline helps cats with bronchial disease breathe better
By Stursberg, Ulrike et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2010·Clinic of Small Animal Medicine, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of propentofylline in feline bronchial disease: prospective, randomized, positive-controlled study.
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Plain-English summary
Nineteen cats with breathing problems due to bronchial disease were treated with a combination of a steroid (prednisolone) and a medication called propentofylline. The cats that received both medications showed significant improvement in their breathing and cough, and they were able to sleep better compared to those who only received the steroid. The study suggests that using propentofylline alongside prednisolone may be more effective for managing bronchial disease in cats.
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Abstract
Propentofylline is a methylxanthine derivative with bronchodilating actions similar to those of theophylline. Nineteen cats with bronchial disease were enrolled in this study. All cats received a low dose of prednisolone; 10 of the cats additionally received propentofylline. Propentofylline-treated cats significantly improved in their auscultation scores, respiratory pattern scores, and radiological bronchial markings score over the observation period, and they coughed less and slept less at the end of the study. No significant changes were noted in the control group. This study provides evidence that a combination therapy with prednisolone and propentofylline in cats with bronchial disease might be superior over monotherapy with prednisolone.
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