The Clinical Effect of MK0476 With Concomitant Administration of and Removal of Inhaled Beclomethasone in Asthmatic Patients (0476-029)

A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, 2-Period, Parallel-Group Study to Assess the Clinical Effect of MK0476 With Concomitant Administration of and Removal of Inhaled Beclomethasone in Asthmatic Patients

This study will investigate the additive effect of montelukast (MK0476) taken along with inhaled beclomethasone versus inhaled beclomethasone alone.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female patients tested negative for pregnancy and agreed to use appropriate contraceptives through out the study
• Patient was a nonsmoker
• Patient was in good general health (except for asthma)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient was hospitalized
• Patient was female who was less than 8 weeks postpartum or breast feeding
• Patient planned to move or vacation away during the study
• Patient had major surgery within 4 weeks the past 4 weeks
• Patient has donated blood or participated in a clinical trial within the past 4 weeks
• Patient was a regular user or recent abuser of alcohol or illicit drugs
• Patient was 40% over or under normal weight for height