Theophylline 150 mg|5 ml Syrup

Theophylline 150 mg|5 ml Syrup contains Aminophylline 150mg, a theophylline-type bronchodilator. Made by Lisko, it is prescribed for severe asthma attacks, chronic asthma and COPD. Pack size: 60 ml syrup.

Uses of Theophylline 150 mg|5 ml Syrup

Theophylline 150 mg|5 ml Syrup is used to open the airways in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In hospital it may be given by slow injection or drip for a severe asthma attack or COPD flare-up that has not responded to other treatment. Modified-release tablets are sometimes used for long-term control of wheezing and breathlessness, usually alongside inhalers.

How Theophylline 150 mg|5 ml Syrup works

Aminophylline is a form of theophylline. It relaxes the smooth muscle around the airways so they widen and air can flow more freely, and it has a mild anti-inflammatory effect. It also stimulates the breathing centre in the brain and helps the diaphragm work more strongly.

Possible side effects

Some people feel side effects from Theophylline 150 mg|5 ml Syrup, especially if blood levels rise. Common ones include:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Restlessness or difficulty sleeping
• Stomach upset

Get medical help at once for persistent vomiting, a very fast or irregular heartbeat, confusion or a fit, as these can mean the level of the medicine in your blood is too high.

Precautions and warnings

• The gap between a helpful and a harmful level is narrow, so your doctor may check blood levels, especially when starting or changing other medicines.
• Smoking lowers its level and stopping smoking can raise it, so tell your doctor if your smoking habits change.
• Many medicines affect it, including ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, clarithromycin, cimetidine and some epilepsy medicines, so tell your doctor about everything you take.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, liver disease, an overactive thyroid, a stomach ulcer or epilepsy.
• Limit caffeine-containing drinks, and ask your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Storage

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Keep the bottle tightly closed and do not use it after the expiry date or the period stated on the label once opened. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.