Theophylline

Theophylline is an antiasthmatic medication known commercially as Teolong.

This medicine for oral use is indicated for individuals who suffer from asthma attacks and other respiratory diseases. Theophylline's action is to relax the muscles of the bronchi and the pulmonary blood vessels, thus facilitating the entry of air into the lungs.

Theophylline Indications

Bronchial asthma; bronchospasm; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; pulmonary emphysema.

Theophylline Price

The theophylline box of 100 mg and 30 capsules costs approximately 14 reais, the box with 200 mg and 30 capsules costs approximately 22 reais and the 300 mg box with 30 capsules costs approximately 28 reais.

Side Effects of Theophylline

Lack of appetite; nausea; vomiting; dizziness; diarrhea; pain in the abdomen; Headache; insomnia; convulsion; palpitation; tachycardia; high pressure.

Contraindications of Theophylline

Pregnancy risk C; women in the lactation phase; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.

How to use theophylline

Oral use

Adults

Administer 300 mg of theophylline every 12 hours for 3 days. Then do the evaluation of symptoms and if possible maintain a single dose of 300 mg every 24 hours.

Children over 30 kg in weight