XANTHINE BRONCHODILATORS |
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XANTHINE BRONCHODILATORS
BRAND & GENERIC NAMES
Accurbron Neospect
Aerolate Neothylline
Aerophylline Neothylline-G
Airet Novotriphyl
Amesec Numa-Dura-Tabs
Aminodur Orthoxine & Aminophylline
Aminodur Dura-tabs OXTRIPHYLLINE
Aminophyl Oxystat
Aminophyllin Palaron
AMINOPHYLLINE Phenylin
Aminophylline and Amytal Phyldrox
Aminophylline-Phenobarbital Phyllocontin
Amodrine Physpan
Amoline PMS Theophylline
Amophylline Primatene, M Formula
Apo-Oxtriphylline Primatene, P Formula
Aquaphyllin Protophylline
Asbron Pulmophylline
Asma Quadrinal
Asmalix Quibron
Asminyl Quibron Plus
Asthmophylline Quibron-T
Bronchobid Duracaps Quibron-T Dividose
Broncholate Quibron-T/SR Dividose
Brondecon Respbid
Brondilate Slo-Phyllin GG
Bronkodyl Slo-Phyllin Gyrocaps
Bronkodyl S-R Slo-bid Gyrocaps
Bronkolixir Slophyllin
Bronkotabs Somophyllin
Brosema Somophyllin-12
Choledyl Somophyllin-CRT
Choledyl SA Somophyllin-DF
Chophylline Somophyllin-T
Constant-T Sudolin
Corophyllin Sustaire
Corophylline Synophylate
Co-Xan Synophylate-GG
Dilin Tedfern
Dilor Tedral
Dilor-G T.E.H.
Droxine Thalfed
Droxine L.A. Theobid
Droxine S.F. Theobid Duracaps
Duovent Theobid Jr. Duracaps
Duraphyl Theochron
Dyflex Theoclear
Dylline Theoclear L.A. Cenules
DYPHILLINE Theo-Dur
Dy-Phyl-Lin Theo-Dur Sprinkle
Elixicon Theofedral
Elixomin Theo-Guaia
Elixophyllin Theolair
Elixophyllin SR Theolair-Plus
Emfaseem Theolair-SR
G-Bron Theolixir
Iso-Asminyl Theon
Isuprel Compound Theo-Nar 100
Klophyllin Theo-Organidin
LABID Theophyl
Lanophyllin Theophyl-SR
Liquophylline THEOPHYLLINE
Lixaminol Theophylline Choline
Lixaminol AT Theospan
Lixolin Theospan SR
Lodrane Theostat
Luasmin Theostate 80
Luftodil Theotabs
Lufyllin Theo-Time
Marax Theo-24
Marax DF Theovent Long-acting
Mersalyl-Theophylline Theozine
Mini-Lix Truphylline
Mudrane Uniphyl
BASIC INFORMATION
Habit forming? No
Prescription needed?
Canada--No
U.S.: High strength--Yes
Low strength -- No
Available as generic? Yes
Drug class: Bronchodilator (xanthine)
USES
Treatment for bronchial asthma symptoms.
DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
How to take:
Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid.
Extended-release tablets or capsules--Swallow each dose whole.
If you take regular tablets, you may chew or crush them.
Suppositories--Remove wrapper and moisten suppository with
water. Gently insert larger end into rectum. Push well into
rectum with finger.
Syrup--Take as directed on bottle.
Enema--Use as directed on label.
When to take:
Most effective taken on empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours
after eating. However, may take with food to lessen stomach
upset.
If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2
hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).
What drug does:
Relaxes and expands bronchial tubes.
Time lapse before drug works:
15 to 30 minutes.
Don't take with:
Any other medicines, even over-the-counter drugs such as cough
and cold medicines, nose drops, diet pills, laxatives or
caffeine, without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Restlessness, irritability, confusion, delirium, convulsions,
rapid pulse, coma.
WHAT TO DO:
Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or
medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
See EMERGENCY INFORMATION.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
None expected.
Common:
Headache, irritability, Continue. Call doctor
nervousness, nausea, when convenient.
restlessness, insomnia,
vomiting, stomach pain.
Infrequent:
Rash or hives, Discontinue. Call
flushed face, doctor right away.
diarrhea, appetite loss,
rapid breathing,
irregular heartbeat.
Dizziness or Continue. Call doctor
lightheadedness. when convenient.
Rare:
Frequent urination. Continue. Call doctor when
convenient.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are allergic to any bronchodilator.
You have an active peptic ulcer.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you have had impaired kidney or liver function.
If you have gastritis.
If you have a peptic ulcer.
If you have high blood pressure or heart disease.
If you take medication for gout.
Pregnancy:
Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use.
Infants & children:
Use only under medical supervision.
Prolonged use:
Stomach irritation.
Skin & sunlight:
No age-related problems expected.
Driving or hazardous activities:
Avoid if lightheaded or dizzy. Otherwise, no problems expected.
Discontinuing:
May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's
instructions.
Others:
No age-related problems expected.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
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| Allopurinol |
Increased allopurinol effect. |
| Aminoglutethimide |
Possible decreased bronchodilator |
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effect. |
| Beta-agonists |
Increased effect of |
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both drugs. |
| Beta-adrenergic |
Decreased |
| blockers (see |
bronchodilator effect. |
| Drugs Glossary) |
| Cimetidine |
Increased bronchodilator effect. |
| Clindamycin |
May increase bronchodilator effect. |
| Corticosteroids |
Possible increased bronchodilator |
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effect. |
| Erythromycin |
Increased bronchodilator effect. |
| Furosemide |
Increased furosemide effect. |
| Lincomycin |
May increase bronchodilator effect. |
| Lithiuim |
Decreased lithiuim effect. |
| Phenobarbital |
Decreased bronchodilator effect. |
| Phenytoin |
Decreased bronchodilator effect. |
| Probenecid |
Increased effect of dyphylline. |
| Ranitidine |
Possible increased bronchodilator |
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effect and toxicity. |
| Rauwolfia alkaloids |
Rapid heartbeat. |
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| Rifampin |
Decreased bronchodilator effect. |
| Sulfinpyrazone |
Increased effect of dyphylline. |
| Sympathomimetics |
Possible increased |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
bronchodilator effect. |
| Troleandomycin |
Increased bronchodilator effect. |
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
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Decreased bronchodilator effect. |
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