Theobid Duracaps: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Main ingredient in Theobid Duracaps is Theophylline. Theobid Duracaps 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. Theobid Duracaps improves the flow of air through the lungs by relieving and opening the bronchial airways and tubes.

THEOBID DURACAPS SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of Theobid Duracaps are nervousness, restlessness, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, irritability, insomnia, seizures, rash, and fatigue. Rare side effects of Theobid Duracaps include arrhythmia, convulsions and even death.

THEOBID DURACAPS CAUTION

Xanthine bronchodilators like Theobid Duracaps may cause nervousness. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how Theobid Duracaps affects you.

Before using Theobid Duracaps, inform your physician if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmia, stomach ulcer, kidney or liver disease, seizures or thyroid disease.

THEOBID DURACAPS INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Theobid Duracaps 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.

THEOBID DURACAPS AND PREGNANCY

Though Xanthine bronchodilators like Theobid Duracaps do not cause birth defects, if you are or planning to become pregnant discuss the pros and cons of using Theobid Duracaps during pregnancy with your doctor.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed as Theobid Duracaps may pass into breast milk and may make infants nervous, irritable and may also cause insomnia.

THEOBID DURACAPS 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.

THEOBID DURACAPS OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Theobid Duracaps overdose are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, nervousness, insomnia, headache, arrhythmia, extreme thirst, and convulsion. In case of Theobid Duracaps overdose; seek emergency medical help right away.

If you miss a dose of Theobid Duracaps, 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 Theobid Duracaps.

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