Unicontin 200 mg (Tablet (Controlled Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 3.31 (10 x 10: ৳ 331.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 33.10

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Theophylline
Company	Mundipharma bd pvt ltd
Also available as	Unicontin 400 mg tablet

Indications

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

Pharmacology

Bronchodilator
Methylxanthine
Airway smooth muscle relaxation
Diaphragmatic muscle contraction
Half-life range of Theophylline

Dosage & Administration

Individualized dose
Peak serum theophylline concentration measurements
Sustained release preparations
Recommended maintenance dose for different age groups

Interaction

Concurrent use with xanthine derivatives
Clearance influenced by specific drugs
Potentiation of hypokalemia
Monitoring serum potassium levels

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Theophylline or any component of the product

Side Effects

Rare side effects at normal dosage
Gastrointestinal discomfort
CNS stimulation
Diuresis
Hypotension
Insomnia
Nausea

Pregnancy & Lactation

Potential fetal harm
Excretion into breast milk
Irritability in nursing infants

Precautions & Warnings

Careful consideration for interacting drugs and physiologic conditions
Dosage adjustment
Low initiation dose
Slow dose increase

Use in Special Populations

Low clearance in neonates
Dosage selection
Monitoring serum Theophylline concentrations

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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