Asmacon SR 400 mg (Tablet (Sustained Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 2.67 (5 x 10: ৳ 133.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 26.70

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Theophylline
Company Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd

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
  • Smooth muscle relaxation
  • Diaphragmatic muscle contraction
  • Half-life influenced by variables

Dosage & Administration

  • Peak serum theophylline concentration measurement
  • Individualized dose
  • Sustained release preparation administration
  • Recommended maintenance dose by age group

Interaction

  • Contraindicated with xanthine derivatives
  • Increased clearance by certain drugs
  • Reduced clearance by certain drugs
  • Potentiates hypokalemia

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Theophylline or components

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Potential foetal harm
  • Excreted into breast milk
  • Caution in nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Consideration for interacting drugs and physiologic conditions
  • Dosage adjustment
  • Slow dose increase

Use in Special Populations

  • Low clearance in neonates
  • Monitoring of 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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