Pack size: Strip of 10 Tablets  |  Price is for the whole Strip

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Theophylline

Form: Tablet 400mg

Indication

Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Bronchospasm, Apnoea of prematurity

Administration

May be taken with or without food, at least 1 hour before or 2 hour after meal.

Adult Dose

Oral Acute Asthma Loading Dose: 5 mg/kg loading dose (patient not receiving theophylline or aminophylline). Maintenance of Asthma, COPD General Dosing Recommendations The dose of theophylline must be individualized on the basis of peak serum theophylline concentration measurements in order to achieve a dose that will provide maximum potential benefit with minimal risk of adverse effects. Maintenance Dose: 10-16/mg/kg/day Adult: Starting Dose: 300-400mg/day once or twice daily. After 3 days if tolerated, increase dose to 400-600mg/day once or twice dialy. Max: 600mg/day Adult: As SR/CR Cap or Tab, 200/300 mg: One tablet/capsule every 12 hourly. As 400mg tablet/capsule One tab/cap is once daily in the evening. Elderly: Lower doses should be used. Hepatic impairment: Reduce dose.

Child Dose

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Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to xanthine derivatives, porphyria.

Mode of Action

Theophylline competitively blocks phosphodiesterase which increases cAMP tissue concentrations causing bronchodilatation, diuresis, CNS and cardiac stimulation, and gastric acid secretion.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ is to be taken with food.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after __NAME__ can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended.

Safety Advice

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