What is slo Phyllin used for?

Slo-Phyllin (theophylline tablets) is a bronchodilator used for relief and/or prevention of symptoms of asthma and reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The brand name Slo-Phyllin is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.

What is a medical Theo?

What is Theo-24. Theophylline is a bronchodilator that is used to treat symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other breathing problems.

Can theophylline capsules be opened?

Since different manufacturers have different recommendations, check with your doctor or pharmacist about the best time(s) to take your particular brand of theophylline.Do not crush or chew this medication. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects.

Why has SLO Phyllin been discontinued?

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a supply disruption alert (SDA) stating that, Merck, the manufacturer of Slo-phyllin® (theophylline) capsules, has discontinued production of all strengths of this medicine due to manufacturing issues. There are no safety concerns with the product.

When should I take aminophylline levels?

Take aminophylline level 4-6 hours after maintenance infusion starts, pausing infusion 20 minutes prior to taking level.

What are the active ingredients in theo-24?

Theophylline. Theo-24 is available as capsules intended for oral administration, containing 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg, or 400 mg of anhydrous theophylline per capsule, in an extended-release formulation which allows a 24-hour dosing interval for appropriate patients. Inactive ingredients are edible ink (which contains synthetic black iron oxide,…

Do theo-24 extended-release capsules meet drug release test 6?

Theo-24 Extended-release capsules meet Drug Release Test 6 as published in the current USP monograph for Theophylline Extended-release Capsules.

What are the beads in theo-24 capsules?

Theo-24 ® capsules contain hundreds of coated beads of theophylline. Each bead is an individual extended-release delivery system. After dissolution of the capsules these beads are released and distributed in the gastrointestinal tract, thus minimizing the probability of high local concentrations of theophylline at any particular site.

How many mg of theophylline is in a capsule?

Theo-24 is available as capsules intended for oral administration, containing 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg, or 400 mg of anhydrous theophylline per capsule, in an extended-release formulation which allows a 24-hour dosing interval for appropriate patients.