Theophylline + Terbutaline
Indications
Theophylline + Terbutaline is used for:
Chronic bronchospasm
Adult Dose
Oral
Chronic bronchospasm
Adult: 1-3 tab in divided doses 6-8 hrly.
As modified-release preparation: 1-2 tab 12 hrly.
Child Dose
Oral
Chronic bronchospasm
As modified-release preparation:
Child: <6 yr Not recommended;
6-12 yr 20-35 kg: 1/2 tab bid;
>12 yr 1 tab bid.
Renal Dose
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity. Porphyria.
Precautions
Patient w/ peptic ulceration, hyperthyroidism, DM, glaucoma, severe hypoxemia, epilepsy, HTN, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias or other CV disease, acute febrile illness, COPD, cor pulmonale; smokers. Hepatic or renal impairment. Elderly and childn. Pregnancy and lactation.
Monitoring Parameters Monitor heart rate, CNS effects, resp rate, arterial or capillary blood gases, theophylline levels. Monitor cardiorespiratory function, serum K and glucose levels; signs/symptoms of pulmonary oedema (when used in premature labour).
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Theophylline + Terbutaline :