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- $Title{oxtriphylline}
- $Subject{Choledyl SA Parke-Davis Bronchodilator oxtriphylline breathing
- problems wheezing shortness breath asthma bronchitis emphysema smooth muscle
- bronchial airways breathing tubes air passages}
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- oxtriphylline
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- Choledyl (Parke-Davis)
- Choledyl SA (Parke-Davis)
- oxtriphylline (various manufacturers)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Bronchodilator
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- INGREDIENT
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- oxtriphylline
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- DOSAGE FORMS
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- Tablets (100 mg and 200 mg)
- Sustained-release tablets (400 mg and 600 mg)
- Oral pediatric liquid (50 mg per 5-ml spoonful)
- Oral elixir (100 mg per 5-ml spoonful, with 20% alcohol)
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- STORAGE
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- Oxtriphylline tablets, liquid, and elixir should be stored at room
- temperature in tightly closed containers. This medication should never be
- frozen.
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- USES
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- This medication is used to treat breathing problems (wheezing and
- shortness of breath) caused by asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema. It relaxes
- the smooth muscle of the bronchial airways (breathing tubes), which opens the
- air passages to the lungs and allows air to move in and out more easily.
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- TREATMENT
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- Oxtriphylline should be taken on an empty stomach 30 to 60 minutes before
- or two hours after a meal. If this medication causes stomach irritation,
- however, you can take it with food or with a full glass of water or milk
- (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- Antidiarrheal medications prevent the absorption of oxtriphylline.
- Therefore, at least one hour should separate doses of these two types of
- medications.
- The sustained-release tablets should be swallowed whole (if the tablet is
- scored for breaking, you can break it along these lines). Chewing, crushing,
- or crumbling the tablets destroys their sustained-release activity and
- possibly increases the side effects.
- Each dose of the oral liquid should be measured carefully with a
- specially designed 5-ml measuring spoon. An ordinary kitchen teaspoon is not
- accurate enough.
- Oxtriphylline works best when the level of the medicine in your
- bloodstream is kept constant. It is best, therefore, to take the doses at
- evenly spaced intervals day and night. For example, if you are to take four
- doses a day, the doses should be spaced six hours apart.
- Try not to miss any doses of this medication. If you do miss a dose,
- take the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for the
- next dose. In that case, do not take the missed dose at all; just return to
- your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the next dose.
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- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
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- Diarrhea, dizziness, flushing, headache, heartburn, increased urination,
- insomnia, irritability, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness, stomach pain,
- or vomiting. These side effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the
- medication.
- If you feel dizzy or light-headed, sit or lie down for a while; get up
- slowly from a sitting or reclining position.
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- Major.
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- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- bloody or black, tarry stools; confusion; convulsions; difficulty in
- breathing; fainting; muscle twitches; palpitations; rash; severe abdominal
- pain; or unusual weakness.
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- INTERACTIONS
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- Oxtriphylline interacts with several other types of drugs:
- 1. It can increase the diuretic effects of furosemide.
- 2. Reserpine, in combination with oxtriphylline, can cause a rapid heart
- rate.
- 3. Beta blockers (acebutolol, atenolol, betaxolol, carteolol, esmolol,
- labetalol, metoprolol, nadolol, penbutolol, pindolol, propranolol, timolol)
- can block the effectiveness of oxtriphylline.
- 4. Phenobarbital and rifampin can increase the elimination of
- oxtriphylline from the body, decreasing its effectiveness.
- 5. Cimetidine, erythromycin, oral contraceptives (birth control pills),
- troleandomycin, allopurinol, and thiabendazole can decrease the elimination
- of oxtriphylline from the body, increasing its side effects.
- Before you start to take this medication, BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR
- about any medications you are currently taking, especially any of those listed
- above.
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- WARNINGS
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- Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to any
- medications, especially to oxtriphylline, aminophylline, caffeine, dyphylline,
- theophylline, or theobromine.
- Tell your doctor if you now have or if you have ever had fibrocystic
- breast disease, heart disease, kidney disease, low or high blood pressure,
- liver disease, stomach ulcers, thyroid disease, or an enlarged prostate gland.
- Cigarette or marijuana smoking may affect this drug's action. BE SURE TO
- TELL YOUR DOCTOR if you smoke. Also, do not suddenly stop smoking without
- informing your doctor.
- High fever, diarrhea, the flu, and influenza vaccinations can also affect
- the actions of this drug. Therefore, tell your doctor about episodes of high
- fever or prolonged diarrhea. Before having any vaccinations, especially those
- to prevent the flu, be sure to tell the person administering the vaccine that
- you are taking this medication.
- Avoid drinking large amounts of caffeine-containing beverages (coffee,
- cocoa, tea, and cola drinks), and avoid eating large amounts of chocolate.
- These products may increase the side effects of oxtriphylline.
- Do not change your diet without first consulting your doctor. The action
- of this drug may be affected by charbroiled foods or a high-protein,
- low-carbohydrate diet.
- Before having surgery or other medical or dental treatment, be sure to
- tell your doctor or dentist about this drug.
- Before taking any over-the-counter (nonprescription) asthma, allergy,
- cough, cold, sinus, or diet medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether
- it will interact with oxtriphylline. These products may add to the side
- effects of oxtriphylline.
- Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Although oxtriphylline
- appears to be safe during pregnancy, extensive studies in humans have not been
- conducted. Also, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. Small
- amounts of oxtriphylline pass into breast milk and may cause irritability,
- fretfulness, or insomnia in nursing infants.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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