What is Theo used for?
Theophylline is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema). It must be used regularly to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as xanthines.
What are toxic side effects of theophylline?
Consequences of theophylline intoxication include metabolic disturbances (hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, and metabolic acidosis), nausea, vomiting, and, in severe cases, seizures, cardiac arrhythmias, and death.
What happens if you take too much theophylline?
Overdose can also occur slowly over time if your daily doses are too high. To be sure you are using the correct dose, your blood will need to be tested often. Overdose symptoms may include severe nausea and vomiting, seizure, slow heart rate, weak pulse, or fainting.
Can you stop theophylline abruptly?
Do not stop or change the dose of this medicine without checking first with your doctor. Before you have any medical tests, tell the medical doctor in charge that you or your child are using this medicine.
How do you take Theo 24?
Theo-24 is not a rescue medicine for asthma or bronchospasm attacks. Use only fast-acting inhalation medicine for an attack. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your medications are not working as well. Swallow the capsule or tablet whole and do not crush or chew it.
Is theophylline hard on kidneys?
However, elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of theophylline than younger adults, and are more likely to have kidney, liver, heart, or lung problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving theophylline.
What are the side effects of theo-24?
Adverse events are generally mild when theophylline (the active ingredient contained in Theo-24) levels are under 20 mcg/mL; the most common adverse events were caffeine -like adverse effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, and insomnia.
What is the difference between theo-24® 100 and 200 mg capsules?
Theo-24 (theophylline anhydrous capsule) ® 100 mg capsules are yellow-orange and clear, with markings Theo-24 (theophylline anhydrous capsule) , 100 mg, ucb, and 2832, supplied as: Theo-24® 200 mg capsules are red-orange and clear, with markings Theo-24, 200 mg, ucb, and 2842, supplied as:
What are the side effects of theophylline?
SIDE EFFECTS Adverse reactions associated with theophylline are generally mild when peak serumtheophylline concentrations are < 20 mcg/ mL and mainly consist of transient caffeine-like adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and insomnia.
Does theo-24 interact with other medications or foods?
Many drugs can affect Theo-24. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.