Theo-24 Cr
Formulated to mitigate respiratory restriction and indicated to support ease of breathing.
Strengths: 400mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Nuelin SA; Slo-Phyllin
- Therapeutic class
Bronchodilator
- Pharmacological class
Methylxanthine
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to theophylline; cardiac arrhythmias
- Precautions and warnings
maintain steady intake; blood monitoring required
- Minor side effects
nausea; headache; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
tachycardia; palpitations
- Dosage forms
Modified-release capsule, hard
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Mylan
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C, keep dry.
- Drug interactions
caffeine; tobacco
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in children and elderly.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: use with caution. Breastfeeding: compatible.
Serious side effects
cardiac arrhythmia — requires immediate medical attention; seizures — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to mitigate respiratory restriction and indicated to support ease of breathing.
Mechanism of action
Theophylline relaxes bronchial smooth muscle and suppresses airway inflammation, thereby facilitating airflow in patients with reversible obstructive airway diseases.
Theo-24 Cr
Formulated to mitigate respiratory restriction and indicated to support ease of breathing.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Theophylline
- Listed indication(s): Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Available option
- 180 tablets - 400 mg307-400-mg-4300