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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
2010/12/20
Phase 1
Completed
2010/05/28
Phase 2
Completed
2010/02/10
Phase 2
Completed
2009/11/23
Phase 1
Completed
2009/09/24
Phase 1
Completed
2009/05/05
Not Applicable
UNKNOWN
2008/10/24
Phase 1
Completed
2008/09/22
Phase 4
Completed
2008/05/05
Not Applicable
Completed
Hospital Universitari Son Dureta
2008/03/13
Phase 2
Completed
Pulmagen Therapeutics

FDA Drug Approvals

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Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Carilion Materials Management
68151-4210
ORAL
600 mg in 1 1
11/8/2014
Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.
51407-318
ORAL
400 mg in 1 1
1/31/2024
Tris Pharma Inc
27808-033
ORAL
80 mg in 15 mL
9/17/2018
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
68462-380
ORAL
400 mg in 1 1
6/30/2019
Nostrum Laboratories, Inc.
29033-002
ORAL
600 mg in 1 1
1/21/2020
PAI Holdings, LLC
0121-0820
ORAL
80 mg in 15 mL
8/11/2023
Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
52244-400
ORAL
400 mg in 1 1
8/30/2017
Marlex Pharmaceuticals Inc
10135-604
ORAL
80 mg in 15 mL
10/25/2019
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
46708-025
ORAL
300 mg in 1 1
1/11/2023
Bionpharma Inc.,
69452-267
ORAL
300 mg in 1 1
10/12/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

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Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H20103796
化学药品
片剂
9/28/2021
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H12020152
化学药品
片剂
9/24/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H22022434
化学药品
片剂(缓释)
4/25/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H44023791
化学药品
片剂(缓释)
12/5/2019
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H20065702
化学药品
片剂
6/10/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H21020004
化学药品
片剂(缓释)
5/12/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H20033006
化学药品
片剂
12/4/2019
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H37020529
化学药品
片剂
3/12/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H22023973
化学药品
片剂(缓释)
6/10/2020
Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H19994050
化学药品
片剂
3/25/2020

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