Jerusalem, May 18, 2014 – Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., (NYSE: TEVA) today announced that results from a real-life, retrospective, observational study of QVAR® will be presented at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2014 International Conference in San Diego on May 18, 2014. QVAR® is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) indicated in the maintenance treatment of asthma as a prophylactic therapy in patients 5 years of age and older.
Data to be presented at the meeting evaluated the benefit of treating asthma with small particle treatments, like QVAR®, in comparison to a larger particle treatment. The data from the study was gathered over one year from the UK Optimum Patient Care Database and Clinical Practice Research Datalink.
"The findings of the study revealed interesting differences in asthma exacerbation outcome rates based on the level of initiation dosing with small versus large particle ICS treatments," said Dr. David Price, Professor of Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, University of Aberdeen Center of Academic Care and lead investigator of the study.
The below QVAR® data will be presented during a thematic poster session on May 18 from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PDT in the exhibit hall at the ATS Annual International Conference:
ID 52087 Impact Of Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) Particle Size on Dose-Response Curves (A37 - Cost, Technology, and Comparative Effectiveness)
"Retrospective studies that use real-word databases, like this one, help provide a clearer picture of effectiveness of treatments in actual practice among a broad patient population. The data to be presented at ATS further validates the use of small particle ICS therapy in achieving overall asthma control," said Tushar Shah, MD, Senior Vice President, Teva Global Respiratory Research and Development. "Teva remains committed to providing safe, effective and affordable options, like QVAR®, for the more than 300 million patients in the world with asthma."
About Asthma
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease of inflammation of both the large and small airways of the lung, characterized by symptoms of wheezing and coughing. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing that often occurs at night or early in the morning. Without appropriate treatment, asthma symptoms may become more severe and result in an asthma attack, which can lead to hospitalization and even death.
About QVAR®
QVAR® is indicated in the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in patients 5 years of age or older. QVAR® is also indicated for asthma patients who require systemic corticosteroid administration, where adding QVAR® may reduce or eliminate the need for systemic corticosteroids.
Important Safety Information
QVAR® does not replace quick-relief inhalers for sudden symptoms.
CAUTION: If you are stopping or switching from an oral corticosteroid to QVAR®, follow your doctor's instructions to avoid health risks.
Inhaled corticosteroids may cause a reduction in growth rate, so children taking QVAR® should have their growth checked regularly. The long-term effect on final adult growth is unknown.
Do not stop taking QVAR® abruptly without talking to your doctor.
In clinical studies, common side effects included headache and sore throat. These are not all of the possible side effects of QVAR®. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit http://www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
For full Prescribing Information, please click here: http://www.qvar.com/Document/PrescribingInformation.pdf.
About Teva
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TEVA) is a leading global pharmaceutical company, committed to increasing access to high-quality healthcare by developing, producing and marketing affordable generic drugs as well as innovative and specialty pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Headquartered in Israel, Teva is the world's leading generic drug maker, with a global product portfolio of more than 1,000 molecules and a direct presence in approximately 60 countries. Teva's Specialty Medicines businesses focus on CNS, respiratory, oncology, pain, and women's health therapeutic areas as well as biologics. Teva currently employs approximately 45,000 people around the world and reached $20.3 billion in net revenues in 2013.
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