Theophylline Other names: Dimethylxanthine

Chemical formula: C₇H₈N₄O₂  Molecular mass: 180.164 g/mol  PubChem compound: 2153

Therapeutic indications

Theophylline is indicated for:

Bronchospasm

Population group: only minors (0 - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

For the treatment of bronchospasm associated with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic bronchitis.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

Acute exacerbations of the symptoms and reversible airflow obstruction associated with asthma and other chronic lung diseases

Population group: only minors (0 - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

Theophylline is indicated as an adjunct to inhaled beta-2 selective agonists and systemically administered corticosteroids for the treatment of acute exacerbations of the symptoms and reversible airflow obstruction associated with asthma and other chronic lung diseases, e.g., emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

Contraindications

Theophylline is contraindicated in the following cases:

Hypersensitivity to xanthines

Xanthine allergy

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