Theophylline
Therapeutic Group
Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases, SystemicIndication 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.