Unikon 120 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 25.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Theophylline
Company Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Unikon sr 400 mg tablet

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Bronchodilator
  • Methylxanthine
  • Smooth muscle relaxation
  • Diaphragmatic muscle contraction
  • Half-life of Theophylline

Dosage & Administration

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

Interaction

  • Concurrent use with xanthine derivatives
  • Increased clearance with certain drugs
  • Reduced clearance with certain drugs
  • Potentiation of hypokalemia

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Theophylline

Side Effects

  • Rare side effects at normal dosage
  • Gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Headache
  • CNS stimulation
  • Diuresis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Potential foetal harm
  • Excretion into breast milk
  • Nursing infant toxicity

Precautions & Warnings

  • Consideration for interacting drugs
  • Dosage adjustment
  • Low initial dose
  • Slow increase in dose

Use in Special Populations

  • Low clearance in neonates
  • Dosage selection and monitoring in pediatric patients

Therapeutic Class

  • Bronchodilator
  • Theophylline & related drugs

Storage Conditions

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

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