Theophylline

Therapeutic Group

Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases, Systemic

Indication Dosage

Reversible Airways Obstruction, Severe Acute Asthma, Chronic Asthma: 

  • Adults & Children Above 12 Yrs: 175 Mg-350 Mg Twice Daily 
  • Children 2 - 6 Yrs: 60-120 Mg Twice Daily; 
  • 6-12 Yr: 125-250 Mg Twice Daily

Content

  • Tab 100mg /175mg /200mg /250mg /300mg /350mg /400mg /600mg: Theophylline 100mg /175mg /200mg /250mg /300mg /350mg /400mg /600mg.
  • Cap 100mg /200mg /300mg: Theophylline 100mg /200mg /300mg.

Pregnancy

Caution Advised

Stability

  • Xanthine

Contra Indications

  • Acute Porphyria, Epilepsy, Concomitant Use Of Ephedrine In Children.

Precautions

  • Acute Porphyria, Epilepsy, Concomitant Use Of Ephedrine In Children.

Lactation

  • Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Cns Stimulation
  • Arrhythmias
  • Headache
  • Convulsions
  • Diarrhoea
  • Gastric Irritation
  • Insomnia
  • Nausea
  • Palpitation
  • Tachycardia
  • Vomiting
  • Gi Upset
  • Hypotension.