Guaifenesin and theophylline

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Guaifenesin and theophylline Medicine

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Contraindications

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What is the most important information I should know about Guaifenesin and theophylline?

Peptic ulcer; active gastritis; severe renal or liver impairment. Childn <6 mth

Undesirable effects

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What are the possible side effects of Guaifenesin and theophylline?

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, headache, insomnia, dizziness, anxiety, restlessness, tremor, palpitations.

Potentially Fatal: Convulsions, cardiac arrhythmias, hypotension and sudden death after too rapid IV inj.

Therapeutic indications

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.

Guaifenesin and theophylline asthma

Guaifenesin (Guaifenesin and Theophylline (Guaifenesin and theophylline)) is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

Theophylline (Guaifenesin and theophylline) is a bronchodilator. Theophylline (Guaifenesin and theophylline) works in several ways: It relaxes muscles in your lungs and chest to increase airflow, decreases the sensitivity of your lungs to allergens and other substances that cause inflammation, and increases the contractions of your diaphragm so that more air is drawn into the lungs.

The combination of Guaifenesin (Guaifenesin and Theophylline (Guaifenesin and theophylline)) and Theophylline (Guaifenesin and theophylline) is used to treat symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.

Guaifenesin (Guaifenesin and Theophylline (Guaifenesin and theophylline)) and Theophylline (Guaifenesin and theophylline) may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Name of the medicinal product

Guaifenesin and theophylline

Special warnings and precautions for use

There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.

Use Guaifenesin and theophylline liquid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Some foods may change the effectiveness or increase the side effects of Guaifenesin and theophylline liquid. Talk to your doctor about how you should take Guaifenesin and theophylline liquid with regard to food. Do not suddenly change your diet or eating habits without first checking with your doctor.
  • Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
  • Take Guaifenesin and theophylline liquid at evenly spaced times throughout the day. Taking Guaifenesin and theophylline liquid at the same time each day will help you remember to take it. Contact your doctor with any questions or concerns about the best way to take Guaifenesin and theophylline liquid.
  • If you miss a dose of Guaifenesin and theophylline liquid, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Guaifenesin and theophylline liquid.

Dosage (Posology) and method of administration

Adult 15-30 mL bid-tid. Childn 6-12 yr 5-10 mL bid-tid, <6 yr 2.5-5 mL bid-tid.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

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What other drugs will affect Guaifenesin and theophylline?

Other xanthines. Theophylline (Guaifenesin and theophylline) clearance reduced by high dose allopurinol, some antiarrhythmics, cimetidine, disulfiram, propranolol, methotrexate, aciclovir, mexiletine, pentoxifylline, tacrine, ticlopidine, fluvoxamine, interferon-?, macrolide antibiotics, quinolones, oral contraceptives, thiabendazole and viloxazine. Theophylline (Guaifenesin and theophylline) clearance increased by phenytoin, anticonvulsants, ritonavir, rifampicin, sulfinpyrazone, aminoglutethimide, barbiturates, ipriflavone, cigarette smoking. Concurrent use decreased lithium, alprazolam levels. Increased risk of arrhythmias with ephedrine, sympathomimetic, general anaesthetics. Increased heart rate with tadalafil.