Accurbron Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Accurbron improves the flow of air through the lungs by relieving and opening the bronchial airways and tubes. Main ingredient in Accurbron is 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 Side Effects
Accurbron side effects are nervousness, restlessness, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, irritability, insomnia, seizures, rash, and fatigue. Rare Accurbron side effects include arrhythmia, convulsions and even death.
Accurbron Side Effects Reporting
If you experience any Accurbron side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.
ACCURBRON CAUTION
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.
ACCURBRON INTERACTION
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.
ACCURBRON AND PREGNANCY
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.
ACCURBRON DOSES
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.
ACCURBRON OVERDOSE
Accurbron overdose symptoms 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 of Accurbron.
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