Unilin CR 200 mg (Tablet (Controlled Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 1.60 (10 x 10: ৳ 160.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Theophylline
Company Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available asUnilin 120 mg syrupUnilin cr 300 mg tablet

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Bronchodilator
  • Methylxanthine
  • Smooth muscle relaxation
  • Diaphragmatic muscle contraction
  • Half-life ranges from 3 to 9 hours

Dosage & Administration

  • Individualized dose based on peak serum theophylline concentration
  • Sustained release preparations
  • Dosage based on age and weight
  • Doses for different age groups

Interaction

  • Avoid concurrent use with xanthine derivatives
  • Increased clearance with certain drugs
  • Reduced clearance with certain drugs
  • Potentiate hypokalemia

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Theophylline

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Insomnia
  • Hypotension
  • CNS stimulation
  • Diuresis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Unknown impact on fetal health
  • Excreted into breast milk
  • Irritability in nursing infants
  • Toxic serum Theophylline concentrations

Precautions & Warnings

  • Consideration for drug interactions and physiological conditions
  • Initial low dose
  • Slow dose increase

Use in Special Populations

  • Low clearance in neonates
  • Careful dosage selection and monitoring

Therapeutic Class

  • Bronchodilator
  • Theophylline & related drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Cool and dry place
  • Protected from light

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