Theophylline Guide
- Summary
- Why it is Prescribed
- Brand Names
- How it Works
- Other Information
- Other Uses
- Overdose
- Precautions
- Possible Side Effects
- Special Dietary Concerns
- Storage Conditions
Why it is Prescribed
Theophylline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How it Works
Theophylline comes as a tablet, capsule, solution, and syrup to take by mouth. It usually is taken every 6, 8, 12, or 24 hours. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take theophylline exactly as directed. Do not ...
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Encyclopedia: Theophylline
Theophylline, also known as dimethylxanthine, is a methylxanthine drug used in therapy for respiratory diseases such as COPD or asthma under a variety of brand names. Due to its numerous side-effects, these drugs are now rarely administered for clinical use. As a member of the xanthine family, it bears structural and pharmacological similarity to caffeine. It is naturally found in tea, although in trace quantities , significantly less than therapeutic...
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Question and Answer
What are normal blood levels of Theophylline please?
A theophylline blood level between 5-15 mcg/ml usually gives relief of symptoms while avoiding side effects. I'm sorry, I have no idea what that actually means but I found it on...
Asked by TERRY P - 3 months ago
Is the amount of theophylline present in tea enough to act as a stimulant? If...
This is highly unlikely due to the amount of theophylline in the cup of tea. Even the fact that theophylline is much more stronger than caffeine, the 1mg which is...
Asked by Doug G - 3 months ago
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Theophylline
Theophylline is a caffeine analogue used to treat asthma that is also a stimulant like caffeine Theophylline is a caffeine analogue used to treat asthma that is also a stimulant like caffeine...
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theophylline level question...
So, who just farted in here?theophylline level??? therapeutic 10-20 anyhting above 2... does anyone know the therapeutic level and toxicity level ? thanks
Aug 24, 2008
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Caffeine and theophyllin
what is the difference between caffeine and theophyllin? Are they the same thing ? Theophylline is structurally similar to caffeine. They differ by a methyl group. Both...
Sep 06, 2004
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