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Theophylline

Theophylline

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Drug Class

Methylxanthines

Brands

Slo bid • Theodur • Theo 24 • Uniphyl • Slophyllin • Elixophyllin

Side Effects

Common

Vomiting
Irritability
Nausea
Restlessness
Headache
Diarrhea
Tremor
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Low blood pressure

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Asthma (child)
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1 review
Asthma
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COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
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