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Your theophylline dosage is prescribed based on factors like the specific form of theophylline and your age. This eMedTV page offers more information on dosing with theophylline, including an explanation of how your doctor may determine your dosing.
Theophylline Drug Interactions
A number of drugs can potentially interact with theophylline, including lithium, rifampin, and verapamil. This eMedTV segment lists other drugs that may cause theophylline drug interactions and explains what effects may occur if you mix these drugs.
Vomiting and shakiness are among the possible signs of a theophylline overdose. This eMedTV page lists other potential symptoms of a theophylline overdose and explains what treatment options are available for an overdose on theophylline.
Theophylline side effects may include vomiting, headaches, nausea, and insomnia. This eMedTV article explains that while most side effects of theophylline are easily treated, certain side effects (such as seizures) should be reported to a doctor.
Theophylline is used for treating airway spasms in adults and children with asthma or COPD. This part of the eMedTV archives further explains how the medication works and lists some common "off-label" theophylline uses.
Theophylline Warnings and Precautions
Theophylline may not be safe for use during pregnancy. This eMedTV article discusses other theophylline warnings and precautions, such as the safety of taking theophylline while breastfeeding and people who shouldn't take the medicine.
| Things to Do and Not Do While on Combination Therapy |
This clip explains what you should and should not do during combination therapy.
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| Things to Do and Not Do While on Combination Therapy |
This clip explains what you should and should not do during combination therapy.
Thinning Hair With Combination Therapy for Hepatitis C
Taking peginterferon as treatment for hepatitis C may contribute to thinning hair. This eMedTV Web page explores this potential side effect of combination therapy, and offers tips -- such as using baby shampoo -- for dealing with thinning hair.
Theanine supplements are used for a variety of conditions, including anxiety, hypertension, and others. This eMedTV segment covers other theanine uses and describes the supplement's potential effects. Thionine is a common misspelling of theanine.
Thioridazine is a prescription medication that is used for the treatment of schizophrenia. This eMedTV page explains how thioridazine works to control schizophrenia symptoms, offers general dosing information, and describes the effects of the drug.
As this eMedTV page explains, the starting thioridazine dose for treating schizophrenia is 50 mg to 100 mg three times daily. This page lists factors that can affect thioridazine dosing (like other drugs you're taking) and tips on taking your dosage.
Thiothixene is a drug that is approved to control the symptoms of schizophrenia. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at this drug and its effects, and also offers information on its dosing guidelines and possible side effects.