teofilin

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theophylline
A Methylxanthine Premature infants can metabolize theophylline into caffeine The exact mechanism by which methylxanthines exert their beneficial effect in apnea is not known Proposed mechanisms include increased respiratory drive secondary to increased carbon dioxide sensitivity and increased oxygen consumption Other mechanisms postulated include adenosine antagonism, enhanced diaphragmatic contractility, and increased cyclic 3', 5' -cyclic AMP
a long- term control medication that opens the airways to relieve and prevent bronchospasm
methylxanthine drug used in therapy for respiratory diseases such as COPD or asthma
A chemical cousin of caffeine that is found in tea
{i} alkaloid extracted from tea leaves
a bronchodilator (trade names Elixophyllin and Slo-Bid and Theobid) used to treat asthma and bronchitis and emphysema
A medicine that is sometimes used to treat apnea
A derivative of caffeine, this long-term bronchodilator has lost much of its popularity with the introduction of corticosteroids Theophylline's potential side effects such as decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, nervousness, irritability, insomnia and palpitations, along with the very thin margin between theraputic dose and toxicity make it a last-resort choice for use in children It is best taken on an empty stomach in its complete form (capsule or tablet) and not opened, chewed, or crushed and mixed with food Doing so may reduce its long-acting effectiveness and increase the risk of side effects Since small children usually can't swallow pills, there is a form available that can be sprinkled on food and also a liquid suspension formula, but both tend to increase the incidence of side effects Frequent arterial blood testing is required to ensure optimum dosing Trade names for theophylline are included here
Theophylline is a bronchodilator drug, given by mouth, that widens the airways to the lung It also is used to prevent attacks of apnea (cessation of breathing) in premature infants and to treat heart failure because it stimulates heart rate and increases urine excretion
This drug is sometimes used to help control mild to moderate persistent asthma, especially to prevent nighttime symptoms However, it requires routine blood testing to make sure that the drug is within safe levels The drug works by relaxing the muscles of your bronchial tubes Brands include Aerolate®, Choledyl®, Elixophyllin®, Quibron®, Slo-bid®, Theochron®, T-Phyl®, and Uniphyl®