Bronchodilators, Theophylline (Systemic).

 
Some commonly used brand names are: 
In the U.S. -- 
     Aerolate Sr(3) 
     Asmalix(3) 
     Choledyl(2) 
     Choledyl SA(2) 
     Elixophyllin(3) 
     Lanophyllin(3) 
     Phyllocontin(1) 
     Quibron-T Dividose(3) 
     Quibron-T/SR Dividose(3) 
     Respbid(3) 
     Slo-Bid Gyrocaps(3) 
     Slo-Phyllin(3) 
     Theo-24(3) 
     Theobid Duracaps(3) 
     Theochron(3) 
     Theo-Dur(3) 
     Theolair(3) 
     Theolair-SR(3) 
     Theo-Time(3) 
     Theovent Long-Acting(3) 
     Theo-X(3) 
     T-Phyl(3) 
     Truphylline(1) 
     Truxophyllin(3) 
     Uni-Dur(3) 
     Uniphyl(3) 
 
In Canada -- 
     Apo-Oxtriphylline(2) 
     Apo-Theo LA(3) 
     Choledyl(2) 
     Choledyl SA(2) 
     Phyllocontin(1) 
     Phyllocontin-350(1) 
     PMS Oxtriphylline(2) 
     PMS Theophylline(3) 
     Pulmophylline(3) 
     Quibron-T/SR Dividose(3) 
     Slo-Bid Gyrocaps(3) 
     Theochron(3) 
     Theo-Dur(3) 
     Theolair(3) 
     Theolair-SR(3) 
     Theo-SR(3) 
     Uniphyl(3) 

For quick reference, the following theophylline bronchodilators are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.

 
This information applies to the following medicines: 

1.Aminophylline (am-in-OFF-i-lin)(***)

2. Oxtriphylline ( ox-TRYE-fi-lin)(s.)

3. Theophylline ( thee-OFF-i-lin)(***)

(***)Generic name product may be available in the U.S.

(s.)Generic name product may be available in Canada

(*)Not commercially available in the U.S.

(**)Not commercially available in Canada

 
     Bronchodilator 
          Aminophylline 
          Oxtriphylline 
          Theophylline 
 
     Asthma prophylactic 
          Aminophylline 
          Oxtriphylline 
          Theophylline 
 
     Stimulant, respiratory 
          Aminophylline Injection USP 
          Aminophylline Oral Solution USP 
          Theophylline Elixir 
          Theophylline Oral Solution 
          Theophylline Syrup 
 
     Antidote (to dipyridamole toxicity) 
          Aminophylline Injection USP 
Description 

Aminophylline, oxtriphylline, and theophylline are used to treat and/or prevent the symptoms of bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis , and emphysema. These medicines relieve cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing. They work by opening up the bronchial tubes (air passages of the lungs) and increasing the flow of air through them.

Aminophylline and theophylline may also be used for …