Quibron-t
Theophylline tablets for asthma and chronic bronchitis. They relax the airways to make breathing easier.
- Categories
- Respiratory Health · Allergy Relief
- Active ingredient
- Theophylline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg · 400mg
This listing uses Quibron-t as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Theophylline tablets for asthma and chronic bronchitis. They relax the airways to make breathing easier.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits phosphodiesterase, raising cAMP levels to relax bronchial smooth muscle and decrease inflammatory cell activity.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Expelled in milk; monitor infant.
What you will receive
Quibron-t is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Theophylline, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.