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Brand Names:
Theo-Dur
Generic Name: Theophylline
What is Theophylline?
Theophylline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and breathing problems caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It makes breathing easier by relaxing and opening air passages in the lungs.
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Reasons Taken
2 patients in the community are taking or have taken Theophylline.
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Theophylline.
| 600 mg day | ||
|---|---|---|
1
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Theophylline or how long patients were taking Theophylline before stopping.
Currently taking Theophylline
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Stopped taking Theophylline
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side effects too severe | 1 | 100% |  |