Drug Name

Quibron-T (Theophylline)

Drug Uses

This medicine is a bronchodilator used to treat the symptoms of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How to use

You should follow the directions of the doctor. This medicine may either be taken on an empty stomach or with food. You should try to take the medicine at similar time spaces.

Drug Class and Mechanism

This medicine can be termed as a bronchodilator. It is used to treat symptoms of asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Do not take the dose if you are too near the previous dose. Do not take two doses together.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Warnings/Precautions

Make sure that you keep your laboratory and doctor’s appointments while you are taking the medicine. If you have any medical or dental treatments, or if you have taken any emergency care or surgery, make sure that you inform the doctor or the surgeon that you are using this medicine. You should also avoid large amounts of caffeine containing foods and beverages, like coffee, tea, cold drinks and chocolate. Before you take any medicine, you should check with the doctor. If you are planning to, or are pregnant, check with the doctor whether it is safe to take this medicine. This medicine can be transfused into breast milk.

Possible Side Effects

Typical side effects are nervousness, nausea and restlessness. These might go away during treatment. You should check with your doctor as soon as you experience anything like heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, difficulty in sleeping, dizziness, a twitching of the muscle.