Theophylline Side Effects
Theophylline: Revisiting An Old Asthma Treatment
In this entry, I would like to discuss the use of theophylline for asthma both in the past and present. While this medication has fallen out of favor as a first line medication in the treatment of asthma, it should not be overlooked as an option for many patients with asthma.
Theophylline in the past and present
Theophylline is a drug that has been in use for asthma since the 1950's. Structurally related to caffeine, it was first isolated from tea leaves in the late 19th century. Curre...
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Medications
...periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. It is important that you do not... Read more »
...Pronounced: (gweye-FEN-eh-sin/thee-OFF-ih-lin) Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, headache,... Read more »
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...SUSTAINED-RELEASE - ORAL Pronounced: (thee-OFF-ih-lin) Side Effects Stomach pain/cramping,... Read more »
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