Theophylline (Elixophyllin)

Alternate Name: Theo-Dur

Description: Theophylline is a bronchodilator prescribed for the treatment of symptoms associated with asthma. Theophylline is a generic drug. Theophylline costs around $12 for a supply of 10, 100 mg cr tablets. You can use our LowerMyRx Theophylline savings card to save on the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Bottle

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Bronchodilator

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 80 MG/15ML

Warnings: If you have a flare-up of breathing problems, do not use more theophylline. Ask your doctor if you should have another medicine to use when you have a flare-up of breathing problems. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. You might need to have the blood drawn at a specific time of the day. If you start to have any serious side effects, do not take any more of this medicine until your doctor says it is okay. Tell your doctor if you start to have symptoms in between the times you take your medicine. Tell your doctor about any changes you have in other on-going health problems. This includes health problems that you see a different doctor for. Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. Call your doctor if you start to run a fever or you get sick. An illness can change how much medicine you need. Your doctor will need to make sure you are not getting too much during the illness. Do not change your dose of medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Make sure your doctor knows about any other lung or heart problems you have, including cor pulmonale, pulmonary hypertension, congestive heart failure (CHF), or cystic fibrosis. Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a stomach ulcer, seizures, or heart rhythm problems. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, thyroid problems, or problems with your nervous system.

Food Warnings: If you have a flare-up of breathing problems, do not use more theophylline. Ask your doctor if you should have another medicine to use when you have a flare-up of breathing problems., Tell your doctor if you start to have symptoms in between the times you take your medicine., Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. You might need to have the blood drawn at a specific time of the day., Do not use St. John€™s wort while you are being treated with theophylline., Tell your doctor if you eat beef that has been cooked over charcoal (such as on a grill) every day., Make sure your doctor knows if you smoke., Other changes in your life might affect how much theophylline you need. However, do not change your dose of medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Make sure your doctor knows if you have any of these changes: Start or stop taking other medicines. Eating different foods, especially if you want to limit protein or carbohydrates ("carbs"). Start or stop smoking, either you or someone you live with. This includes cigarettes or any other kind of tobacco, and marijuana., There are many other medicines that can interfere with theophylline. This includes nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines and herbal products. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.