What is Theophylline?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Theo-Dur Uniphyllin Theo-24 Show all
See also: Broncofar Plus Jarabe
Theophylline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and breathing problems caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It makes breathing easier by relaxing and opening air passages in the lungs.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma | 6 | 3 | |
| Wheezing | 6 | 4 | |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 5 | 3 | |
| Shortness of breath (dyspnea) | 3 | 0 | |
| Allergic asthma | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 7 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Theophylline
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Acid reflux | 1 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 | |
| Shakiness | 1 | |
| Sinus tachycardia | 1 | |
| Tremor in hands | 1 | |
| Tremor(s) | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Theophylline
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 2 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 2 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 2 | |
| 10 years or more | 2 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped taking Theophylline and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol (Albuterol Inhaler) | 1 | |
| Montelukast (Singulair) | 1 | |
| Prednisone (Prednisone Intensol) | 1 |
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