Arofil SR 200 mg (Tablet (Sustained Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 1.60 (10 x 10: ৳ 160.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 16.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Theophylline
Company Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Arofil sr 300 mg tablet Arofil sr 400 mg tablet

Indications

  • Control of acute asthma
  • Management of chronic asthma
  • Management of chronic obstructive lung disease
  • Control of apnea of pre-maturity

Pharmacology

  • Bronchodilator
  • Methylxanthine
  • Smooth muscle relaxation
  • Suppression of airway response
  • Increased force of diaphragmatic muscle contraction

Dosage & Administration

  • Individualized dose based on serum concentration
  • Sustained-release preparations
  • Recommended maintenance dose by age group

Interaction

  • Contraindicated with other xanthine derivatives
  • Clearance affected by various medications
  • Potentiation of hypokalemia

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to theophylline

Side Effects

  • Rare at normal dosage
  • Gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Insomnia
  • Hypotension
  • CNS stimulation
  • Diuresis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Potential fetal harm
  • Excretion into breast milk
  • Possibility of infant toxicity

Precautions & Warnings

  • Careful consideration for drug interactions
  • Dosage adjustment required
  • Low initial dose with slow increase

Use in Special Populations

  • Low clearance in neonates
  • Monitoring of serum concentration in pediatric patients

Therapeutic Class

  • Bronchodilator
  • Theophylline & related drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Store in cool, dry place
  • Protected from light

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