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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...

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...

WHITE SCORED TABLET,OBLONG,TAPERED, FLAT ENDS. IL 3583 IS WITHIN A TRIANGLE ## THEOPHYLLINE (Slo-bid ™, Slo-Phyllin®, Theobid®, Theo-Dur®, Theolair™SR, Uni-Dur®) is a bronchodilator, or medicine that helps to make breathing easier. It relaxes the bronchial airways, improving the flow of air through the lungs. Theophylline helps to reduce coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing in patients with chronic (long-term) lung disorders such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema. Theophylline occurs naturally in teas and is chemically similar to caffeine or theobromine ## i want to increase my

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I recently started on Ranexa 500 mg bid. I have noticed that my migraines, previously triggered by exercise, wine, chocolate, have ceased. Has anyone else had this experience? ## Ranexa contains the active ingredient Ranolazine, it is used to treat angina or other causes of irregular heartbeat. I am not a doctor, but my theory is that all those things that you mentioned can also possibly have an effect on your heartbeat, this could mean that when they did that, you weren't getting enough oxygen and that can result in severe migraine like headaches. Using this medication, so you now have a better rhythm could mean that they are no longer causing this problem. Are there any questions or comments? ## I have been taking Ranexa for angina for the last year and a half, and I have also not...

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a medium, white, ovular pill with nothing on one side and SL 459 on the other ## This is an older pill, the company has been purchased by Pliva and they no longer use the SL imprint, the new pills now say Pliva 459. This one is Theophylline Extended Release 300mgs, a generic for Slo-Bid and a few others. This is a bronchiodilator that helps to make breathing easier. ## thank you for your help

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White capsule with red letters WHL 300 ## This is Theophylline Anhydrous 300mgs, a generic for Slo-Bid Gyrocaps, this is an antiasthmatic medication.

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