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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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Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2013/12/05
Not Applicable
Completed
Zhujiang Hospital
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Withdrawn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

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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

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Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
THEOPHYLLINE 80MG/15ML
desbergers ltée, division of technilab inc.
00261203
Liquid - Oral
80 MG / 15 ML
12/31/1969
THEOPHYLLINE 4MG AND 5% DEXTROSE INJ
baxter corporation
00828742
Solution - Intravenous
4 MG / ML
12/31/1995
PULMOPHYLLINE ELX
laboratoire riva inc.
00466409
Elixir - Oral
80 MG / 15 ML
12/31/1979
UNIPHYL
elvium life sciences
02014181
Tablet (Extended-Release) - Oral
600 MG
12/31/1987
SLO-BID 100
aventis pharma inc
01926586
Capsule (Sustained-Release) - Oral
100 MG
12/31/1987
SLO-BID 300
aventis pharma inc
01926608
Capsule (Sustained-Release) - Oral
300 MG
12/31/1987
THEOLAIR TAB 125MG
3 m pharmaceuticals, a division of 3 m canada company
01966235
Tablet - Oral
125 MG
12/31/1993
TEVA-THEOPHYLLINE SR
teva canada limited
02230085
Tablet (Extended-Release) - Oral
100 MG
4/16/1998
I D M EXPECTORANT TAB
rougier pharma division of ratiopharm inc
00334510
Tablet - Oral
70 MG / TAB
12/31/1975
THEOLAIR TAB 250MG
3 m pharmaceuticals, a division of 3 m canada company
01966227
Tablet - Oral
250 MG
12/31/1993

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