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.
Etophylline
Uses
Etophylline is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (copd) and asthma.
How it Works
Etophylline works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways which then opens the airways, increases air flow to the lungs and makes breathing easier.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Etophylline can include the symptoms below;
Headache,
Abdominal upset,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Restlessness