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Theophylline

Generic Name
Theophylline
Brand Names
Elixophyllin, Elixophylline, Pulmophylline, Quibron-T, Theo-24, Theolair, Uniphyl
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C7H8N4O2
CAS Number
58-55-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
0I55128JYK

Overview

A methylxanthine derivative from tea with diuretic, smooth muscle relaxant, bronchial dilation, cardiac and central nervous system stimulant activities. Mechanistically, theophylline acts as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, adenosine receptor blocker, and histone deacetylase activator. Theophylline is marketed under several brand names such as Uniphyl and Theochron, and it is indicated mainly for asthma, bronchospasm, and COPD.

Indication

For the treatment of the symptoms and reversible airflow obstruction associated with chronic asthma and other chronic lung diseases, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Associated Conditions

  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • Bronchoconstriction
  • Bronchospasm
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Chronic bronchial inflammation

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Purdue Pharmaceutical Products LP
67781-251
ORAL
400 mg in 1 1
9/19/2011
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
70095-017
ORAL
300 mg in 1 1
1/8/2024
PAI Holdings, LLC
0121-4820
ORAL
80 mg in 15 mL
8/11/2023
Rhodes Pharmaceuticals
42858-700
ORAL
300 mg in 1 1
5/17/2023
Atlantic Biologicals Corps
17856-0644
ORAL
80 mg in 15 mL
9/28/2010
AvKARE
42291-922
ORAL
300 mg in 1 1
4/13/2023
Carilion Materials Management
68151-0667
ORAL
400 mg in 1 1
12/21/2015
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
70095-018
ORAL
450 mg in 1 1
1/8/2024
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
31722-078
ORAL
450 mg in 1 1
9/20/2023
State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy
53808-0315
ORAL
200 mg in 1 1
5/25/2010

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
NUELIN-SR 125 TABLET
SIN11399P
TABLET
125 mg
10/9/2000
APO-THEO LA TABLET 300 mg
SIN10159P
TABLET
300 mg
10/5/1998
APO-THEO LA TABLET 200 mg
SIN09668P
TABLET
200 mg
3/7/1998
NUELIN-SR 250 TABLET
SIN10679P
TABLET
250 mg
1/20/1999
APO-THEO LA TABLET 100 mg
SIN10158P
TABLET
100 mg
10/5/1998
NUELIN SYRUP 80 mg/15 ml
SIN02770P
SYRUP
80 mg/15 ml
5/9/1989
THEOLIN SR TABLET 250 mg
SIN03147P
TABLET, FILM COATED
250 mg
6/9/1989
THEOPHYLLINE TABLETS 100 mg
SIN03139P
TABLET
100 mg
6/2/1989

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Lysine Tneophyllinate Tablets
国药准字H10970077
化学药品
片剂
8/20/2020
Theophylline Sodium Glycinate Sustained Release Tablets
国药准字H20110102
化学药品
片剂
3/16/2021
Theophylline Sustained Release Capsules(Ⅱ)
国药准字H10940034
化学药品
缓释制剂
3/2/2020
Theophylline Sustained Release Capsules(Ⅱ)
国药准字H10940037
化学药品
缓释制剂
3/2/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Capsules
国药准字H20010413
化学药品
胶囊剂(缓释)
11/7/2019
Theophylline Sustained-release Capsules
国药准字H20030602
化学药品
胶囊剂(缓释)
11/8/2019
Theophylline Sustained-release Capsules
国药准字H10960320
化学药品
胶囊剂
8/5/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Capsules
国药准字H20030601
化学药品
胶囊剂(缓释)
11/7/2019
Theophylline Sustained-release Capsules
国药准字H10960284
化学药品
胶囊剂
4/9/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Capsules
国药准字H20010412
化学药品
胶囊剂(缓释)
11/7/2019

TGA Drug Approvals

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