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| Pronunciation |
 (thee
OF i lin, e FED rin, & fee
noe BAR bi tal) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Tedral® |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| Ephedrine, Theophylline and Phenobarbital |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Theophylline Derivative |
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| Use |
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Prevention and symptomatic treatment of bronchial asthma; relief of asthmatic bronchitis and other bronchospastic disorders |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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D |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Children >60 lb: 1 tablet or 5 mL every 4 hours Adults: 1-2 tablets or 10-20 mL every 4 hours |
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| Dietary Considerations |
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Should be administered with water 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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Use vasoconstrictors with caution since ephedrine may enhance cardiostimulation and vasopressor effects of sympathomimetics |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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Prescribe erythromycin products with caution to patients taking theophylline products. Erythromycin will delay the normal metabolic inactivation of theophyllines leading to increased blood levels; this has resulted in nausea, vomiting, and CNS restlessness. |
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| Patient Information |
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See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to be pregnant. Do not breast-feed. |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Suspension: Theophylline 65 mg, ephedrine sulfate 12 mg, and phenobarbital 4 mg per 5 mL Tablet: Theophylline 118 mg, ephedrine sulfate 25 mg, and phenobarbital 11 mg; theophylline 130 mg, ephedrine sulfate 24 mg, and phenobarbital 8 mg |
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