Theophylline
General English name: Theophylline
Brand: Nuelin SA, Slo-Phyllin, Uniphyllin Continus
Application: Lung problems such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - treatment of heart failure
Theophylline Pharmacological Information
Contraindications to theophylline
Drug interaction of theophylline
Tips to consider before taking theophylline
Possible side effects of theophylline
How to store theophylline
Theophylline Pharmacological Information
Medication Information: Theophylline is an airway dilator that is prescribed for people with respiratory problems such as asthma and obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This medicine can be taken in the form of tablets or capsules.
Theophylline relaxes the muscles around the airways and allows air to flow freely through them. This makes breathing easier and reduces symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. It is important to always take a brand of theophylline. This is because the amount of theophylline absorbed by the body varies in different brands. If you use another brand, you will most likely get either a lot more or a lot less theophylline.
Contraindications to theophylline
Note the expiration date of theophylline and do not take it if it has expired.
Never give theophylline to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Check for drug interactions and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.
Drug interaction of theophylline
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Theophylline may interact with rheosygate.
Some drugs affect the removal of theophylline from the body and its function, such as: cimetidine, disulfiram, fluvoxamine, interferon, mexiletine (mexiletine), propranolol, rifampin, drugs used to treat seizures (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin) , St. John's wort, ticlopidine.
Caffeine and alcohol can increase the side effects of theophylline. Avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol or caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea, black soda) or eating large amounts of chocolate or caffeinated foods.
Smoking lowers blood levels of theophylline. Tell your doctor if you smoke or have recently stopped smoking.
Theophylline is very similar to aminophylline and oxtriphylline. Do not take drugs containing aminophylline or xetriphillin while using theophylline.
Theophylline may interfere with certain medical tests (such as blood sugar, cholesterol, uric acid, dipyridamole-thallium imaging tests) and cause erroneous results. Inform laboratory personnel that you have used theophylline before the test.
Tips to consider before taking theophylline
Some medications cannot be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking theophylline:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding.
- If you have heart or liver disease.
- If you have an overactive thyroid gland.
- If you have high blood pressure.
- If you have a stomach ulcer.
- If you have epilepsy.
- If your body temperature is high.
- If you have porphyria.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to another medicine.
Possible side effects of theophylline
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:
Nausea and stomach pain: Eat simple foods and avoid spicy and high-fat foods and take medicine after meals.
Rapid heartbeat, sleep problems, tremors: Consult your doctor if these conditions persist.
Headache: Ask your doctor to prescribe a suitable painkiller.
Tell your doctor if you notice any other symptoms that you think may be due to theophylline.
How to store theophylline
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
- Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.