Details
Teotard Indications
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, emphysema, sleep apnea syndrome, central.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug, as well as ksantynovyh drugs (such as caffeine, theobromine, pentoxifylline), the acute phase of myocardial infarction, acute cardiac arrhythmias (acute tachyarrhythmia), severe hypertension, epilepsy, hyperthyroidism, severe stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer, severe liver dysfunction. Children under 6 years old or weighing less than 20 kg.
Dosage & Administration
Dose set individually depending on age, body weight and metabolism characteristics.
The usual dose for adults and children weighing more than 40 kg is 350 mg of theophylline twice daily.
The usual dose for children over 6 years old weighing more than 20 kg, adolescents and adults very slim physique is 10-15 mg / kg / day, if possible - in 2 divided doses (200 mg capsules are used).
Patients with nocturnal asthma syndrome or central sleep apnea can take a single dose Teotardu overnight.
The drug is taken after meals with plenty of water. Capsules are swallowed whole without chewing.
