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The most common side effects caused by phenobarbital are dizziness, sedation, incoordination, and impaired balance. However, these adverse effects affect geriatric patients to a greater extent. [5] Concerning the adverse effects of phenobarbital after long-term usage, loss of appetite, depression, irritability, achiness in the bones, joints, or ...
Theophylline extended-release tablets in Japan. Theophylline, also known as 1,3-dimethylxanthine, is a drug that inhibits phosphodiesterase and blocks adenosine receptors. [1] It is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. [2] Its pharmacology is similar to other methylxanthine drugs (e.g., theobromine and caffeine ...
[9] [7] [10] A ratio of 5:1 theophylline to ephedrine is usually used in combinations of the drugs. [11] Later research found that the combination was no more effective for asthma than theophylline alone but produced more side effects. [9] [1] [12] [7]
In animal and human studies, it has shown similar efficacy to theophylline but with significantly fewer side effects. [5] In February 2014, the US FDA granted an orphan drug designation to doxofylline for the treatment of bronchiectasis following the submission of an application by Alitair Pharmaceuticals, in May 2013. [6] [7] [8]
Adverse effects may occur for individuals who: Take anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), [ 15 ] diabetes medications, digoxin (Lanoxin), theophylline (Theobid, Theo-Dur), and vitamins
1 Side effects. 2 Drug interactions. 3 Synthesis. ... Majeptil is available in 10 mg tablets. [6] Side effects ... Rare but potentially serious adverse effects.
Mefloquine, sold under the brand name Lariam among others, is a medication used to prevent or treat malaria. [4] When used for prevention it is typically started before potential exposure and continued for several weeks after potential exposure. [4]
Serious side effects include hypothyroidism, diabetes insipidus, and lithium toxicity. [5] Blood level monitoring is recommended to decrease the risk of potential toxicity. [ 5 ] If levels become too high, diarrhea, vomiting, poor coordination, sleepiness, and ringing in the ears may occur. [ 5 ]