Unikon SR 400 mg (Tablet (Sustained Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 2.98 (10 x 10: ৳ 298.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 29.80

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Theophylline
Company Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Unikon 120 mg syrup

Indications

  • Control of acute asthma
  • Management of chronic asthma
  • Control of nocturnal asthma and early morning wheezing
  • 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 muscles
  • Half-life influenced by variables

Dosage & Administration

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

Interaction

  • Concurrent use with xanthine derivatives
  • Increased clearance by certain drugs
  • Reduced clearance by certain drugs
  • Potentiation of hypokalemia
  • Need for monitoring serum potassium levels

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Theophylline or any component of the product

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Unknown effect on fetal harm
  • Excretion into breast milk
  • Potential irritability or toxicity in infants
  • Serious adverse effects unlikely with non-toxic serum concentrations

Precautions & Warnings

  • Consideration for interacting drugs and conditions
  • Dosage adjustment required
  • Low initial dose with slow increase

Use in Special Populations

  • Neonatal clearance of Unikon SR
  • Dosage selection and serum monitoring 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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