Theophylline is used for: Asthma; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Bronchospasm; Apnoea of prematurity.
Recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for Theophylline.
Theophylline extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of the symptoms and reversible airflow obstruction associated with chronic asthma and other chronic lung diseases, e.g., emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Theophylline. Full label: DailyMed.
Theophylline extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of the symptoms and reversible airflow obstruction associated with chronic asthma and other chronic lung diseases, e.g., emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Theophylline. Full label: DailyMed.
Taking theophylline extended-release tablets immediately after a high-fat content meal may result in a somewhat higher C max and delayed T max and somewhat greater extent of absorption. However, the differences are usually not great and this product may normally be administered without regard to meals (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Drug interactions, Drug-Food Interactions ). Theophylline extended-release tablets are recommended for chronic or long-term management and prevention of symptoms, and not for use in treating acute symptoms of asthma and reversible bronchospasm.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Theophylline — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Theophylline extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to theophylline or other components in the product.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Theophylline. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Concurrent Illness: Theophylline should be used with extreme caution in patients with the following clinical conditions due to the increased risk of exacerbation of the concurrent condition: Active peptic ulcer disease Seizure disorders Cardiac arrhythmias (not including bradyarrhythmias) Conditions that Reduce Theophylline Clearance: There are several readily identifiable causes of reduced theophylline clearance. If the total daily dose is not appropriately reduced in the presence of these risk factors, severe and potentially fatal theophylline toxicity can occur.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Theophylline — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Adverse reactions associated with theophylline are generally mild when peak serum theophylline concentrations are <20 mcg/mL and mainly consist of transient caffeine-like adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and insomnia.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Theophylline — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
10 brands · 5 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Theophylline guide →
Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Theophylline.
What is Unicontin 400?
Unicontin 400mg Tablet is a Theophylline medicine made by Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd. It comes as 400mg Tablet.
What is Unicontin 400 used for?
Theophylline is used for Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Bronchospasm, Apnoea of prematurity.
What is the generic name of Unicontin 400?
The generic name of Unicontin 400 is Theophylline.
Which brands of Theophylline are available in Nepal?
10 brands of Theophylline are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 5 makers — including Deriphyllin 14mg/5ml Syrup, Phylobid 200mg Tablet, Phylobid 300mg Tablet, Theobid 200mg Tablet, Theobid 300mg Tablet, Theoday 400mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Theophylline?
Adverse reactions associated with theophylline are generally mild when peak serum theophylline concentrations are <20 mcg/mL and mainly consist of transient caffeine-like adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and insomnia.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
