Main Ingredient: Theophylline
Accurbron is a Xanthine bronchodilator, a type of drug used to treat shortness of breath, other breathing problems related to asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and wheezing. Accurbron improves the flow of air through the lungs by relieving and opening the bronchial airways and tubes.
Xanthine bronchodilators like Accurbron may cause nervousness. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how Accurbron affects you.
Before using Accurbron, inform your physician if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmia, stomach ulcer, kidney or liver disease, seizures or thyroid disease.
Common side effects of Accurbron are nervousness, restlessness, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, irritability, insomnia, seizures, rash, and fatigue.
Rare side effects of Accurbron include arrhythmia, convulsions and death.
Check with your physician before combining Accurbron with the following:
-Beta-blockers
-Calcium channel blockers
-Flu vaccine
-Allopurinol
-Oral contraceptives
-Antihistamine
-Barbiturates
-Charcoal
-Caffeine
-Cimetidine
-Cortisteroids
-Diltiazem
-Disulfiram
-Ephedrine
-Erythromycin
-Fluvoxamine
-Interferon
-Ketoconazole
-Lansoprazole
-Lithium
-Methotrexate
-Mexiletine
-Prednisone
-Rifampin
-Tobacco
-Tacrolimus
-Verapamil
-Zafirlukast
-Zileuton
Herbs that may increase blood pressure such as ephedra, Ginseng, Kola, Saw palmetto, St.John's wort as well as Tea, Coffee, coke, and chocolate.
Though Xanthine bronchodilators like Accurbron do not cause birth defects, if you are or planning to become pregnant discuss the pros and cons of using Accurbron during pregnancy with your doctor.
Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed as Accurbron may pass into breast milk and may make infants nervous, irritable and may also cause insomnia.
Infants 6-52 weeks:
Your physician will determine the dosage.
Children 1-8:
Up to 10.8 mg/lb. of body weight/day.
Children 9-11:
Up to 9 mg/lb. of body weight/day.
Children 12-16:
Up to 8.1 mg/lb. of body weight/day.
Adults:
Up to 6 mg/ lb. of body weight every 6-8 hours. Maximum dose is 900 mg/day.
Symptoms of Accurbron overdose are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, nervousness, insomnia, headache, arrhythmia, extreme thirst, and convulsion. In case of Accurbron overdose; seek emergency medical help right away.
If you miss a dose of Accurbron, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Avoid taking a double dose.
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this website is not intended to be used for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. Please consult your licensed health care provider regarding all medical problems. You should never stop taking a prescription drug or alter the dosage or dosing schedule without first consulting your physician or health-care provider.