Theophylline
Uses
Theophylline is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (copd) and asthma.
How it Works
Theophylline is known as a bronchodilator. Theophylline works by relaxing muscles in the walls of the airways in lungs and chest, which opens the airways making breathign easier and making the lungs less sensitive to allergens and other causes of bronchospasm.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Theophylline can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Headache,
Restlessness
Chest pain or discomfort,
Dizziness,
Fainting,
Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat,
Increase in urine volume,
Lightheadedness,
Seizures.
Etofylline
Uses
Etofylline is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder or COPD and Asthma.
How it Works
Etofylline works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways. This then opens up the airways and makes breathing easier thus relieving any breathing difficulties.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Etofylline may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Abdominal upset,
Headache,
Restlessness