theophylline

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Drug Identity

Schedule

Prescription Only

Pregnancy Category

Unknown

Essential Medicine

Yes

Formulations

Available dosage forms and strengths.

FormStrengthPack Size
tablet5mg/kg—

Indications

Conditions treated with theophylline, with dosing and administration details.

Asthma In Children

Chapter 14: Respiratory Conditions

Indication

Asthma In Children

Adult Dose

5mg/kg

Route

oral

Frequency

4 times a day

Other Common Respiratory Infections

Chapter 14: Respiratory Conditions
second_line

Indication

Other Common Respiratory Infections

Adult Dose

200mg

Route

oral

Notes

Level: B, VEN: E

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)

Adult Dose

200mg

Paediatric Medicines Doses 80

Chapter 4A: Paediatric HIV Conditions

Indication

Paediatric Medicines Doses 80

Adult Dose

5mg/kg

Frequency

6hrly

Duration

4 doses