Theobron Dosage & Drug Information

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Theophylline

Indications/Uses

Bronchial asthma & other bronchospastic conditions.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Cap Adult 1 cap. Syr Adult & childn >13 yr 3-6 tsp, 7-12 yr 2 tsp, 1-6 yr 1 tsp. Doses to be taken 3 times daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Peptic ulcer, active gastritis. Severe renal or liver impairment.

Special Precautions

Pulmonary, CV, renal or hepatic diseases. Pregnancy, childn, elderly.

Adverse Reactions

GI upset, nervousness, urinary frequency.

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Drug Interactions

May increase CNS stimulation caused by sympathomimetics & excretion of lithium & phenytoin thus decreasing their effectiveness. Increased theophylline plasma levels may occur w/ cimetidine, allopurinol, erythromycin. Xanthines & β-blockers may be mutually antagonistic. Toxicity of digitalis may be enhanced.

MIMS Class

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations

ATC Classification

R03DA04 - theophylline ; Belongs to the class of xanthines. Used in the systemic treatment of obstructive airway diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Theobron cap 130 mg

Packing/Price

40's

Form

Theobron syr 130 mg/15 mL

Packing/Price

100 mL x 1's

Theobron

theophylline

Manufacturer:

Interbat