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| Pronunciation |
 (thee
OF i lin & gwye FEN e
sin) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Bronchial®; Glycerol-T®; Quibron®; Slo-Phyllin® GG |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| Guaifenesin and Theophylline |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Theophylline Derivative |
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| Use |
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Symptomatic treatment of bronchospasm associated with bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Adults: Oral: 16 mg/kg/day or 400 mg theophylline/day, in divided doses, every 6-8 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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No information available to require special precautions |
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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 precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to get pregnant. |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Capsule: Theophylline 150 mg and guaifenesin 90 mg; theophylline 300 mg and guaifenesin 180 mg Elixir: Theophylline 150 mg and guaifenesin 90 mg per 15 mL (480 mL) |
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