Teotard 300mg 2p x 50 tablets— Made in Bulgaria — Free Delivery

Extended-release tablets Teotard are indicated for the symptomatic treatment and prevention of bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema.

Active substance: theophylline;

1 extended-release tablet contains theophylline 300 mg;

Excipients: methacrylate copolymer dispersion, polyacrylate dispersion, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, magnesium stearate.

Hypersensitivity to theophylline, other xanthine derivatives (caffeine, pentoxifylline, theobromine) or to any of the excipients; epilepsy glaucoma porphyria; simultaneous use of theophylline and ephedrine in children acute period of myocardial infarction, acute cardiac arrhythmias (acute tachyarrhythmia), severe arterial hypertension, hyperthyroidism, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer in the acute stage, severe liver dysfunction.

The preparation should be taken orally 30-60 minutes before meals or 2 hours after meals with a sufficient amount of liquid. A 300 mg tablet can be halved, but cannot be crushed, chewed, or dissolved in water. In some cases, to reduce the irritant effect on the gastric mucosa, the preparation must be taken during or immediately after a meal.

The use of the preparation during pregnancy is possible only in the presence of strict medical indications, careful calculation of the dose and when monitoring the condition of the mother and fetus, since theophylline at the end of pregnancy can suppress uterine contraction.

The preparation should not be used to treat children under 12 years of age.

Some adverse reactions (for example, dizziness) can affect the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery. Patients should be advised not to drive or operate hazardous machinery until they are satisfied that they are responding normally to treatment.

Severe intoxication can be caused by the use of a dose of more than 3 g in adults (40 mg / kg in children). The lethal dose can be at least 4.5 g in adults (60 mg / kg in children), but it is usually higher.

Treatment: activated charcoal or gastric lavage are suitable in case of significant overdose within 1-2 hours after application. Multiple doses of orally administered activated charcoal can promote the elimination of theophylline. The concentration of potassium in the blood plasma is urgently and repeatedly measured, hypokalemia is corrected. If large amounts of potassium are used, hyperkalemia may develop during recovery.

From the immune system: hypersensitivity, anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions.

From the side of metabolism and nutrition: hyperuricemia, hypokalemia and / or hypercalcemia, hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, rhabdomyolysis.

Mental disorders: agitation, insomnia, especially in children, anxiety, delirium.

From the nervous system: headache, tremors, confusion, convulsions, irritability, dizziness, sleep disturbance.

From the gastrointestinal tract: abdominal pain, stomach irritation, gastroesophageal reflux, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, occasional diarrhea, stimulation of gastric acid secretion.

From the side of the heart: palpitation, arrhythmia, tachycardia.

From the side of the vessels: lowering blood pressure.

From the side of the kidneys and urinary tract: increased urine output, especially in children, urinary retention in elderly men.

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: itching, rash, urticaria, exfoliative dermatitis.

General disorders: fever, fever, weakness.

The simultaneous use of theophylline with beta-blockers can antagonize its bronchodilating effect; with ketamine - may reduce the seizure threshold; with doxapram - to cause stimulation of the central nervous system.

Theophylline can enhance the effect of diuretics and reserpine.

Theophylline may reduce the effectiveness of adenosine, lithium carbonate, and beta-receptor antagonists.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store in its original packaging (in a dry, dark place) at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

Shelf life is 3 years.