Uniphyl
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Theophylline, Aminophylline
Theophylline, also known as 1,3-dimethylxanthine, is a phosphodiesterase inhibiting drug used in therapy for respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma under a variety of brand names. As a member of the xanthine family, it bears structural and pharmacological similarity to theobromine and caffeine, and is readily found in nature, being present in tea (Camellia sinensis) and cocoa (Theobroma cacao). A small amount of theophylline is one of the products...
the one pill people take to stop allergies and asthma, it prevents it rather than treats it ## Not sure if this is the one you're thinking of but Uniphyl (Theophylline) might be the pill you are looking for. Excerpt from the Mayo Clinic: You take this bronchodilator in pill form every day. It's especially helpful for relieving your nighttime symptoms of asthma. But theophylline may cause side effects, such as nausea and vomiting, severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, acid reflux, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, and nervousness. If you're taking theophylline, get regular blood tests to make sure you're getting the correct dosage.
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i mailed a prescription for uniphyl and was checked to send a generic for uniphyl. that did'nt happen, why?
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NDC Database
Uniphyl 400 mg Extended Release Tablet by Purdue Pharmaceutical Products Lp ## Markings: PF;U;400 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 67781-251-01, 67781-251-05 ## Active Ingredients: Theophylline Anhydrous
NDC Database
Uniphyl 600 mg Extended Release Tablet by Purdue Pharmaceutical Products Lp ## Markings: PF;U;600 ## Shape: Rectangle (4 sides) ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 67781-252-01 ## Active Ingredients: Theophylline Anhydrous