Quibron-t
Intended to relieve bronchial airway constriction to support continuous breathing and target pulmonary smooth muscles.
- Categories
- Respiratory Health · Allergy Relief
- Active ingredient
- Theophylline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg · 400mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Quibron-t, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Quibron-t vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Quibron-t details
- Conditions
- Asthma · Chronic Bronchitis · Emphysema
- Alternative names
- theophylline
- Therapeutic class
- Methylxanthine
- Pharmacological class
- Bronchodilator
- Minor side effects
- headache; insomnia; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- tremor; tachycardia; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- King Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ciprofloxacin; Erythromycin; Tobacco
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Contraindications
severe peptic ulcer disease; uncontrolled seizure disorders; coronary artery disease
Serious side effects
severe cardiac arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention; convulsions, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve bronchial airway constriction to support continuous breathing and target pulmonary smooth muscles.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits phosphodiesterase, raising cAMP levels to relax bronchial smooth muscle and decrease inflammatory cell activity.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Expelled in milk; monitor infant.
What you will receive
Quibron-t is the originator brand name, made by King Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with King Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Theophylline is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.