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Theophylline

Indications/Uses

Relief & treatment of bronchial asthma.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1 cap or 3 tsp 3 times daily. Childn 6-12 yr 1½ tsp 3 times daily.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to theophylline or xanthine derivatives. Gastric ulcer.

Special Precautions

Confirm if the patient have asthma prior to 1st time administration. Patients w/ hypoxemia, HTN, history of gastric ulcers, impaired liver function, chronic lung disorders. May irritate GI tract. Do not exceed suggested dosage. Call the nearest clinic or hospital if symptoms do not get better or they get worse after 1 hr. Discontinue use if tachycardia occurs. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly (>55 yr) especially in male & chronic lung disease patients.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; headache, insomnia; palpitation, tachycardia, ventricular arrhythmia; tachypnea; skin rash; hyperglycemia.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ β-blockers (eg, propanolol) may cause bronchospasm. Do not use in combination w/ other xanthines. Increased plasma conc w/ cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, norfloxacin, erythromycin, troleandomycin & OCs. Decreased plasma conc w/ rifampicin, verapamil & diltiazem.

MIMS Class

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations

ATC Classification

R03DA04 - theophylline ; Belongs to the class of xanthines. Used in the systemic treatment of obstructive airway diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Bufabron cap 130 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp191,919/boks)

Form

Bufabron syr 43.33 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (Rp29,260/botol)

Bufabron

theophylline

Manufacturer:

Bufa Aneka