Contine 200 mg (Tablet (Controlled Release))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Theophylline
Company Aristopharma ltd
Also available as
Contine 120 mg syrup Contine 400 mg tablet

Indications

  • Control of acute asthma
  • Management of chronic asthma
  • Control of nocturnal 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 contraction

Dosage & Administration

  • Individualized dose based on serum concentration
  • Sustained release preparations
  • Maintenance dose range for different age groups

Interaction

  • Contraindicated with xanthine derivatives
  • Clearance influenced by various drugs
  • Potentiation of hypokalemia

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Theophylline or any component

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Potential fetal harm
  • Excreted into breast milk
  • Recommendation for use only if clearly needed

Precautions & Warnings

  • Dosage adjustment for interacting drugs and conditions
  • Low initiation dose
  • Slow dosage increase

Use in Special Populations

  • Low clearance in neonates
  • Dosage selection and monitoring required 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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