Common Names: theophylline , theo-24,
theophylline
Theophylline uses
This theophylline medication is used
to treat bronchitus. Your doctor has
ordered the drug theophylline theo-24 to help treat your bronchitus illness. This theophylline medication
may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more theophylline information
theophylline Side Effects
Your theophylline side effects can vary but Rxlist.com
has list of all of the risk and information.
Theophylline precautions
Tell your doctor your complete medical history especially
if you have high blood pressure, an over-active thyroid, glaucoma,
diabetes or emotional problems. Consult with your doctor if
you think you are pregnant or before breast-feeding. theophylline can be habit forming and must be used with caution.
Alcohol can increase unwanted side effects of dizziness. Limit
alcohol use. This drug is not recommended for use in children.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.
theophylline and pregnancy
Do not let anyone else take your theophylline medication. Ask your theophylline pharmacist any
questions you have about refilling your theophylline prescription.
Theophylline Drug interactions
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use, (prescription
and nonprescription) especially if you take high blood pressure
medicine or MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine,
selegiline, tranylcypromine) or any other bronchitus
medicine. Avoid "stimulant" drugs that may increase
your heart rate such as decongestants or caffeine. Decongestants
are commonly found in over-the-counter cough and cold medicine.
Theophylline dosage and missed doses of theophylline
If you miss a dose of theophylline, do not double the
next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual
dosing schedule. Take the missed theophylline dose as
soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for
the next theophylline dose, skip the missed Casodex dose
and continue your regular Casodex dosing schedule. Do not
take a double theo-24 dose to make up for
a missed one. Be careful of theophylline withdrawal.
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