Uniphyllin (Theophylline)

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Brand Name: Uniphyllin

Generic Name: Theophylline

Manufacturer/Agent: Mundipharma/napp

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 200mg

Pack size: 56

Trade Price: KES 810.00

Retail Price: @ KES 19.50

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Class: Xanthines (Respiratory system drugs)

Mechanism of Action:

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Molecular Formulae: C7H8N4O2 = 180.2

Precautions: Hypersensitivity to xanthine derivatives.

Indications/Uses: Asthma, obstructive lung disease.

Interactions: Cimetidine, azole antifungals, calcium channel blockers, fluvoxamine, ciprofloxacin, erythromycin increase effect. ritonavir reduces effect.

Side Effects: Tachycardia. nausea. gastro-intestinal distress. insomnia. arrhythmias. agitation. dizziness.

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