Theo-Dur

Acute Bronchitis, Bronchial Spasm, Asthma + 8 more

Treatment

7 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Theo-Dur

What is Theo-Dur

Theophylline

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Theophylline is a drug derived from tea that has multiple effects on the body including increasing urine production, relaxing smooth muscle, and stimulating the heart, lungs, and central nervous system. It works by blocking enzyme phosphodiesterase, adenosine receptors, and activating histone deacetylase. It is sold under several brand names such as Uniphyl and Theochron and is most commonly used for asthma, bronchospasm, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Elixophyllin

is the brand name

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Theo-Dur Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Elixophyllin

Theophylline

1979

114

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Theophylline, commonly known as Elixophyllin, is approved by the FDA for 7 uses like Chronic Bronchitis and Lung Disorder .

Chronic Bronchitis

Lung Disorder

Asthma

Asthma

Bronchitis, Chronic

Bronchoconstriction

Lung Diseases

Effectiveness

How Theo-Dur Affects Patients

Theophylline, which is similar to caffeine and theobromine, is used to treat asthma and other airway problems. It helps by relaxing the airway muscles and reducing the body's response to irritants.

How Theo-Dur works in the body

Theophylline is a medication that helps to open up the airways and reduce the responsiveness of the airways to various triggers. It does this by blocking an enzyme that breaks down a molecule in the cells that help keep the airways relaxed. It also binds to a receptor in the airways and prevents it from tightening. In inflammatory states, it helps reduce inflammation by stopping the transcription of certain genes.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dosage of Theo-Dur is contingent upon the indicated condition, including Bronchodilation, Bronchoconstriction and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The amount of dosage differs, in line with the method of administration set forth in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Asthma

, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 140.0 mg, 118.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL, 3.2 mg/mL, 175.0 mg, 65.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 130.0 mg, 0.4 mg/mL, 7.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Liquid, Tablet, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Kit, Elixir, Elixir - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Capsule

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 140.0 mg, 118.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL, 3.2 mg/mL, 175.0 mg, 65.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 130.0 mg, 0.4 mg/mL, 7.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Liquid, Tablet, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Kit, Elixir, Elixir - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Capsule

Bronchitis, Chronic

, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 140.0 mg, 118.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL, 3.2 mg/mL, 175.0 mg, 65.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 130.0 mg, 0.4 mg/mL, 7.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Liquid, Tablet, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Kit, Elixir, Elixir - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Capsule

Airway secretion clearance therapy

, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 140.0 mg, 118.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL, 3.2 mg/mL, 175.0 mg, 65.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 130.0 mg, 0.4 mg/mL, 7.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Liquid, Tablet, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Kit, Elixir, Elixir - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Capsule

Acute Bronchitis

, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 140.0 mg, 118.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL, 3.2 mg/mL, 175.0 mg, 65.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 130.0 mg, 0.4 mg/mL, 7.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Liquid, Tablet, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Kit, Elixir, Elixir - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Capsule

Bronchial Spasm

, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 140.0 mg, 118.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL, 3.2 mg/mL, 175.0 mg, 65.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 130.0 mg, 0.4 mg/mL, 7.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Liquid, Tablet, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Kit, Elixir, Elixir - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Capsule

Emphysema

, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 140.0 mg, 118.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL, 3.2 mg/mL, 175.0 mg, 65.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 130.0 mg, 0.4 mg/mL, 7.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Liquid, Tablet, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Kit, Elixir, Elixir - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Capsule

Bronchoconstriction

, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 140.0 mg, 118.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL, 3.2 mg/mL, 175.0 mg, 65.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 130.0 mg, 0.4 mg/mL, 7.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Liquid, Tablet, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Kit, Elixir, Elixir - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Capsule

Lung Diseases

, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 140.0 mg, 118.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL, 3.2 mg/mL, 175.0 mg, 65.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 130.0 mg, 0.4 mg/mL, 7.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Liquid, Tablet, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Kit, Elixir, Elixir - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Capsule

Bronchodilation

, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 140.0 mg, 118.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL, 3.2 mg/mL, 175.0 mg, 65.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 130.0 mg, 0.4 mg/mL, 7.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Liquid, Tablet, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Kit, Elixir, Elixir - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Capsule

Bronchitis, Chronic

, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 140.0 mg, 118.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL, 3.2 mg/mL, 175.0 mg, 65.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 130.0 mg, 0.4 mg/mL, 7.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Liquid, Tablet, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Kit, Elixir, Elixir - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Capsule

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Theo-Dur.

Common Theo-Dur Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Acenocoumarol

Major

The metabolism of Acenocoumarol can be decreased when combined with Theophylline.

Aminophylline

Major

The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Theophylline.

Axitinib

Major

The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Theophylline.

Bendamustine

Major

The metabolism of Bendamustine can be decreased when combined with Theophylline.

Brigatinib

Major

The metabolism of Brigatinib can be decreased when combined with Theophylline.

Theo-Dur Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Overdosing on the drug can cause seizures, abnormal heart rhythms, and digestive issues.

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Theo-Dur Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Theo-Dur?

280 active clinical trials are assessing the potential of Theo-Dur in providing Bronchodilation, ameliorating Chronic Bronchitis and managing Asthma.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

70 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4

Asthma

87 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Airway secretion clearance therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Bronchoconstriction

0 Actively Recruiting

Bronchodilation

0 Actively Recruiting

Emphysema

4 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable

Bronchitis, Chronic

0 Actively Recruiting

Acute Bronchitis

1 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Bronchitis, Chronic

0 Actively Recruiting

Lung Diseases

5 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable

Bronchial Spasm

0 Actively Recruiting

Theo-Dur Reviews: What are patients saying about Theo-Dur?

5

Patient Review

7/7/2010

Theo-Dur for Asthma

5

Patient Review

6/3/2011

Theo-Dur for Asthma

I was feeling really bad, like I was going to have a stroke. But this treatment fixed me right up.

4.3

Patient Review

6/12/2011

Theo-Dur for COPD with Chronic Bronchitis

I've been taking Theo-Dur for my asthma, bronchospasms, and bronchitis for over 40 years now, and it's always worked great for me.

4

Patient Review

12/7/2008

Theo-Dur for Bronchi Muscle Spasm resulting from COPD

2.7

Patient Review

2/24/2012

Theo-Dur for Asthma

I'm not sure if this medication contributed to my son's current health problems, but I've always wondered. We were desperate for something to help his asthma when he was younger and felt we had no choice. It did seem to help prevent wheezing at the time, but he's 30 now and has health problems and depression.

2.3

Patient Review

2/24/2011

Theo-Dur for Asthma

This treatment is effective, but it seems to leave a terrible taste when eating food. Liquids are fine, but when I start to eat my tongue gets numb???

2

Patient Review

12/2/2010

Theo-Dur for Emphysema

1.7

Patient Review

5/29/2011

Theo-Dur for COPD with Chronic Bronchitis

For years I was told this medicine was a steroid, and I took it for extended periods of time. As a result, I became overweight and have been struggling with my weight ever since. Additionally, I still had to go to the hospital several times for asthma issues.
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Patient Q&A Section about theo-dur

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Theo-Dur used for?

"The xanthine class of drugs to which this medication belongs prevent wheezing and shortness of breath when used regularly. They work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and the patient can breathe more easily. These drugs also decrease the lungs' response to irritants."

Answered by AI

Is Theo-Dur discontinued?

"is the last update for the drug class Methylxanthines. The Theo-Dur brand name has been discontinued and there are now generic equivalents available."

Answered by AI

Why is theophylline no longer used for asthma?

"Theophylline is a bronchodilator that is not as effective as inhaled bronchodilators because of the adverse effects that limit the dose."

Answered by AI

What is the generic name for Theo-Dur?

"This document contains information about side effects for theophylline. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Theo-Dur."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Theo-Dur

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MoblO2 for Chronic Lung Diseases

18+
All Sexes
Stanford, CA

Many patients with chronic lung disease (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial lung disease (ILD)) require supplemental oxygen (O2) at some point during their disease course. Practitioners prescribe O2 to patients with chronic lung disease in hopes of the following: 1) that it will limit desaturation events and combat breathlessness, thus preventing the frustratingly slow pace and numerous rest breaks patients are forced to adopt while doing even simple tasks; 2) that it will allow patients to be more active physically (perhaps increase their ability to exercise) and socially (perhaps leave the home more often); 3) that it will stave off putative complications of hypoxemia (e.g., cognitive dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension) and 4) that it will improve health-related quality of life (HRQL). However, despite the rationale for O2, and prescribers' good intentions, patients generally view O2 with frustration and fear - it threatens their HRQL, which is already impaired by having a condition that imposes itself on every aspect of their lives. Nasal cannulas and delivery devices call unwanted attention to patients when they are out in public. O2 users feel stigmatized and are often viewed as "smokers who get what they deserve, even if they never smoked a day in their lives" - or as disabled, sick or even infectious. O2 steals patients' independence, forcing them to plan their lives around it. The anxiety that patients and their caregivers experience around running out of oxygen, or not getting enough, immobilizes them and restricts participation in activities outside of the home. O2 disrupts the home environment, adding stress, and creating a burden for patients' caregiver-loved-ones who are often saddled with the responsibility of ensuring adequate equipment and supply of O2, and O2 is a constant reminder to patients they are living with a condition that could shorten their lives. O2 delivery equipment is typically heavy, unwieldy and intimidating. Different recommendations (e.g., insurance companies use 88% as a cut-off for SpO2, while many practitioners focus on 90%) make it confusing for patients, which almost certainly affects adherence. O2-requiringpatients are starving for things that can make their lives easier. An auto-adjusting O2 delivery device - one that automatically delivers the correct amount of O2 to maintain blood oxygen at desired, pre-set levels - would alleviate the need for patients to constantly (incessantly for many) monitor their peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) and adjust O2flow to meet the demands as exertion levels vary . The MoblO2 device is a battery-operated, light-weight, closed-loop O2 delivery device that houses a regulator (which attaches to compressed gas O2 tanks) and adjusts O2 flow to meet a pre-set blood oxygen level. A pulse oximeter is worn on the ear and transmits via Bluetooth to the device, which adjusts an internal valve to control flow on a second-to-second basis. The user sets the dial to the highest flow of O2 needed to meet the demands of activities they might perform (up to 15 liters per minute), and the device adjusts flow, up to the pre-set level to maintain SpO2 at a preset level (e.g., \> 90%). To conserve O2 supply in the tank - and to avoid over-oxygenation (which could be problematic for a small percentage of patients with the most severe COPD) - the MoblO2 begins to limit O2 flow at a SpO2 of 93%. The device can be manually over-ridden by the user, and should the battery run out - or the device fail for some unforeseen reason - the default position is valve open, so the users receive whatever flow of oxygen has been set on the dial. Given the substantial burdens of O2 on patients and their families, the hassles patients describe with having to monitor their SpO2 and repeatedly adjust the flow of O2 to meet their needs, patients and experts around the world have called for improvements in O2 delivery equipment. The MoblO2 is just such a remarkable improvement and a giant step forward in helping to ease the burdens of O2 on patients who require it. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the MoblO2 O2 delivery device on a range of outcomes, including physical activity, amount (liters) O2 use; maintenance of adequate SpO2 levels; patient reported outcomes including symptoms, HRQL and satisfaction with the MoblO2 O2 device.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Stanford University

Jeff Swigris, DO, MS

Minnesota Health Solutions

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