Analogs

Neophylline , Theopeck , Theotard , Eufillin.

pharmachologic effect

It has a bronchodilating , antispasmodic effect. Relaxes the smooth muscles of blood vessels and internal organs.

Indications for use

Broncho obstructive syndrome in bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema

Dosage and administration

Children 6-12 years old : 0.5 tablets 2-3 times a day; adults and children over 12 years : 1 tablet 2-3 times a day. The average daily dose is 800-1200 mg.  

Side effects

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, backward flow of stomach and esophagus contents, rarely diarrhea, heaviness in the abdomen, irritability, headache, insomnia, dizziness, tremor, arrhythmia, palpitations, rapid breathing, increased blood sugar, protein appearance in urine, rarely anaphylactic shock.

Contraindications

Pregnancy, lactation, age up to 6 years, hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, acute myocardial infarction, arterial hypotension, hereditary forms of galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose – galactose malabsorption syndrome .

Overdose

Symptoms Cardiac arrhythmias, convulsions, severe emotional arousal, increased daily urine volume, increased manifestations of side effects.

There is no specific antidote.

Treatment . Symptomatic therapy of heart failure, anticonvulsant therapy.