Theophylline
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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Expert & Community Posts
Asthma and Acid Reflux
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert...hours of eating Decreasing caffeine intake Avoiding theophylline, if possible (Theophylline is a... Read more »
Old, New and Future Approaches to Asthma Treatment
By Fred Little , Health Expert...treatment - past and present In a recent entry on theophylline and its utility in asthma... Read more »
Universal Health Care Is a Basic Need
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert...years of 4-tablespoon doses, four times a day of Theophylline, often with a Chlor-Trimeton... Read more »
Relaxing the Back (and Lungs) From the Inside Out
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert...turns out we took the same medications as children (Theophylline, in case you were wondering).... Read more »
Seasonal Allergies and ADHD
By Merely Me , Health Expert...injected; and asthma medications containing albuterol or theophylline. All of these may give a... Read more »
Health Guide
Aminophylline/theophylline
This is poisoning fromswallowing a large amountof aminophylline or theophylline. Alternative Names Theophylline overdose; Xanthine overdose Poisonous Ingredient ... Read more »Aminophylline overdose
... Alternative Names Theophylline overdose; Xanthine overdose Read more »Aminophylline/theophylline
Theophylline overdose; Xanthine overdose Symptoms Symptoms in adults may include: Gastrointestinal Increased appetiteNauseaVomiting (possibly with... Read more »Aminophylline/theophylline
Theophylline overdose; Xanthine overdose Home Treatment Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by Poison Control or by a physician. Contact Poison... Read more »What are the treatments and drugs used to treat GERD?
...takes any of the following medications: calcium channel blockers, ß-agonists, a-adrenergic agonists, theophylline, nitrates, and sedatives. These medications may aggravate GERD symptoms. ... Read more »Medications
......overdose can occur at usual prescribed dosages of theophylline. If overdose is suspected,... Read more »
...chemotherapy, cyclosporine) hydroxyurea telbivudine theophyllines (e.g., aminophylline,... Read more »
......disease (e.g., asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis). Theophylline belongs to a class of... Read more »
......and mold. Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as theophylline blood levels) should be... Read more »
.........(such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema). Theophylline belongs to a class of drugs... Read more »
Related News
Asthma med eases hard-to-diagnose chest pain
October 03, 2008Researchers say that the asthma medication theophylline can stop severe pain in the esophagus that is not caused by acid reflux. Doctors have found... Read summary »
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