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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

Clinical Trials

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Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2013/02/26
Phase 1
Withdrawn
2013/02/20
Phase 4
Completed
2013/01/17
Phase 4
Completed
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
2012/09/28
Phase 4
Completed
2012/09/13
Phase 4
Completed
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
2012/05/17
Phase 4
Completed
2012/05/16
Phase 3
Completed
Hospital Son Espases
2012/03/29
Phase 1
Completed
Norwegian Armed Forces Medical Service
2011/08/12
Phase 4
Completed
2011/02/11
Phase 2
Completed
Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

FDA Drug Approvals

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Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Nostrum Laboratories, Inc.
29033-058
ORAL
200 mg in 1 1
8/15/2023
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
68462-356
ORAL
600 mg in 1 1
6/30/2019
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
62332-025
ORAL
300 mg in 1 1
10/1/2021
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
31722-077
ORAL
300 mg in 1 1
9/20/2023
Nostrum Laboratories, Inc.
70408-644
ORAL
80 mg in 15 mL
9/29/2016
Nostrum Laboratories, Inc.
29033-057
ORAL
100 mg in 1 1
8/15/2023
State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy
53808-0316
ORAL
300 mg in 1 1
5/25/2010
ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
17856-0038
ORAL
80 mg in 15 mL
1/7/2021
Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
52244-100
ORAL
100 mg in 1 1
8/30/2017
Chartwell RX, LLC
62135-556
ORAL
80 mg in 15 mL
10/5/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

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Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H23020298
化学药品
片剂
6/19/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H21021268
化学药品
片剂(缓释)
5/12/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H43020832
化学药品
片剂
11/21/2019
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H23021082
化学药品
片剂(素片)
8/31/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H22022682
化学药品
片剂(缓释)
7/29/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H13021031
化学药品
片剂
8/19/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H37021127
化学药品
片剂
4/13/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H11020150
化学药品
片剂
11/26/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H13021032
化学药品
片剂
8/19/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H22020485
化学药品
片剂
5/22/2020

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