Is Theo-Dur discontinued?

The Theo-Dur brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.

Is Theo 24 the same as theophylline?

Theo-24 is the brand name for the 24-hour capsule form of theophylline. The capsule is brand name only, however, the 24-hour tablet form is available as a generic.

What is Theo-Dur used for?

Theophylline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe.

What are the side effects of Theo-Dur?

Side Effects Nausea/vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, headache, trouble sleeping, diarrhea, irritability, restlessness, nervousness, shaking, or increased urination may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Why is theophylline not used?

For maintenance therapy of asthma, theophylline may be obsolete because it is merely a relatively weak bronchodilator that adds little but side effects to dose- optimized inhaled ~2-agents and does not address the underlying inflammation, a fundamental charac- teristic of the disease.

Is theophylline still used for COPD?

Theophylline has been used in the treatment of chronic obstructive airway diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), for more than 70 years. It is still widely prescribed worldwide, because it is inexpensive.

Is there a substitute for theophylline?

Abstract: Doxofylline, which differs from theophylline in containing the dioxalane group at position 7, has comparable efficacy to theophylline in the treatment of respiratory diseases, but with an improved tolerability profile and a favorable risk-to-benefit ratio.

What is another name for theophylline?

Theophylline is available under the following different brand names: Theo 24, Theochron, Elixophyllin, aminophylline, and Uniphyl.

What foods contain theophylline?

Theophylline is found in black tea and to a lesser extent in green coffee, cocoa cotyledon and dried mate. Theophylline is synthesized on an industrial scale and is used principally in pharmaceutical preparations.

What herbal supplement should not be taken with theophylline?

Until more is known, people taking theophylline should avoid St. John’s wort.

Can you take theophylline with milk?

Drug Levels Theophylline rapidly equilibrates between plasma and milk. Peak milk levels occur 1 to 3 hours after oral ingestion of immediate-release products and almost immediately after intravenous administration.

Do doctors still prescribe theophylline?

While theophylline has been used in the treatment of asthma since 1922, it has since fallen in and out of favor with doctors and, today, is not as commonly used as it once was.

When to use Theo-Dur in a clinical setting?

In clinical situations where immediate bronchodilatation is required, such as status asthmaticus, Theo-Dur is not suitable. Theophylline has a narrow therapeutic range; the margin of safety above therapeutic doses is small. In patients showing intolerance to theophylline, the therapy should be reassessed.

How does Theo Dur help with bronchospasm?

Theo-Dur (Theophylline) Theophylline relaxes the smooth muscle of the bronchial airways and pulmonary blood vessels to relieve bronchospasm and increase flow rates and vital capacity.

How long does Theo Dur last in the blood?

Theo-Dur (Theophylline) Once the steady state level has been reached (3 days) the therapeutic blood levels persist for 12 hours in most adult patients. The mean elimination half-life of theophylline in children is about 4 hours and in nonsmoking adults, about 8 hours.

When to use Theo-Dur or xanthine derivatives?

Hypersensitivity to theophylline or xanthine derivatives; peptic ulcer; coronary artery disease (when, in the physician’s judgment, myocardial stimulation might prove harmful). Warnings in Clinical States: In clinical situations where immediate bronchodilatation is required, such as status asthmaticus, Theo-Dur is not suitable.