UNICONTIN-E 400MG TAB

Overview

UNICONTIN-E 400MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

UNICONTIN-E 400MG TAB is composed of: THEOPHYLLINE (400.0 MG)

Theophylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the lungs and chest, making the lungs less sensitive to allergens and other causes of bronchospasm.It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

Usage

THEOPHYLLINE is generally used to treat: Asthma, Emphysema, Bronchitis, COPD
THEOPHYLLINE can address symptoms like: Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Cough, Chest Discomfort, Weight Loss (unintentional)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions


  • You should not use theophylline if you are allergic to it.
  • Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not take theophylline in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
  • Do not use theophylline to treat an asthma or bronchospasm attack. Use only a fast acting inhalation medication.
  • Take theophylline with a full glass of water.Follow your doctor’s instructions about whether to take your medication with food or on an empty stomach. Take the medication the same way every time.
  • Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
  • Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon.
  • Do not start or stop smoking without first talking to your doctor.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.Avoid eating foods that are high in fat within 1 hour before or after taking theophylline.
  • This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Symptoms of Overdosage

THEOPHYLLINE over-dosage can result in: Abdomen Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Decreased Urination, Dry Mouth, Difficulty Urinating, Irregular Heartbeat, Increased Thirst, Loss Of Appetite, Fever, Mood Swings, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Muscle Stiffness, Pain With Urination, Hands Shaking, Legs Shaking, Shortness Of Breath, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit

Common Side-Effects

THEOPHYLLINE : Insomnia, Abdomen Pain, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Head Headache, Body Excessive Sweating, Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness, Difficulty Sleeping, Nausea, Vomit, Frequent Urination

Serious Side-Effects

THEOPHYLLINE : Seizure, Hypokalemia, Hyperglycemia, Dizziness, Fainting, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Irregular Heartbeat, Eyes Blurred Vision, Fruity Odor On Breath, Increased Thirst, Legs Discomfort

Rare Side-Effects

THEOPHYLLINE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Disease Interactions

THEOPHYLLINE can interfere with: Peptic Ulcer, Acute Renal Failure, Seizure, Injury, GERD, Congestive Heart Disease, Pulmonary Edema, Acute Liver Failure, Shock, Influenza, Fever, Hypothyroidism, Panhypopituitarism, Cor Pulmonale, Heart Arrhythmias, Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction, Hypertension, Hyperthyroidism, Dressler’s Syndrome

Technical Classification

THEOPHYLLINE is categorized as: METHYLXANTHINES / BRONCHODILATORS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ACCUBRON SYPINR 44 for 1 BOTTLETHEOPHYLLINE 2.8 MG/ML
BRONCORDIL ELIXIRINR 28 for 200ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 5.3 MG/ML
BRONKASMA PEAD SYPINR 18.13 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE
BRONKASMA TABINR 4.2 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE
DERIPHYLLIN 46.5MG/14MG/5 ML SYPINR 41 for 200 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 2.8 MG/ML
DURALYN CR 100MG CAPINR 23.12 for 10 CAPSULESTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG
DURALYN CR 200MG CAPINR 29.85 for 10 CAPSULESTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG
DURALYN CR 400MG CAPINR 56.21 for 10 CAPSULESTHEOPHYLLINE 400.0 MG
DURALYN PEAD SYPINR 29 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE
KLON T 400MG TABINR 45.1 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 400.0 MG
LONTIF TABINR 45.58 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE
LUNGFYL 200MG TAB SRINR 3.7 for 10 TABLET SRTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG
LUNGFYL TABINR 49 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE
OD PHYLLIN 400MG TABINR 7.5 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 400.0 MG
ONIMAR 150MG TABINR 20.12 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 150.0 MG
ONIMAR 150MG TAB CRINR 21.07 for 10 TABLET CRTHEOPHYLLINE 150.0 MG
ONIMAR 300MG TABINR 32.28 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 300.0 MG
ONIMAR 300MG TAB CRINR 33.81 for 10 TABLET CRTHEOPHYLLINE 300.0 MG
ONIMAR 400MG TABINR 45.81 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 400.0 MG
ONIMAR 400MG TAB CRINR 46.22 for 10 TABLET CRTHEOPHYLLINE 400.0 MG
PHYLIN 1MG TABINR 43.26 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 1.0 MG
PHYLLIN TABINR 43.26 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 1 MG
PHYLOBID 200MG TABINR 22.5 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG
PHYLOBID 300MG TABINR 19 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 300.0 MG
THEO PA 100MG TABINR 5.25 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG
THEO PA 300MG TABINR 7.5 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 300.0 MG
THEOBID 300MG TABINR 16.71 for 15 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 300.0 MG
THEOBID 600MG TABINR 10.32 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 600.0 MG
THEODAY 400MG TABINR 27.31 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 400.0 MG
THEODAY 600MG TABINR 40 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 600.0 MG
THEOLIFE 400MG TABINR 46.62 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 400.0 MG
THEOPED 100MG SYPINR 15.15 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG
THEOPHYLLINETHEOPHYLLINE
THEOPHYLLINE TABTHEOPHYLLINE 150 MG
THEORESP 400MG TABINR 44 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 400.0 MG
THEORESP 600MG TABINR 59.5 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 600.0 MG
THEORESP PLUS 400MG TABINR 55 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 400.0 MG
THEORESP PLUS 600MG TABINR 63.46 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 600.0 MG
THEOSTAN CR 200MG CAPINR 13 for 10 CAPSULE CRTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG
THEOTAS SR 400MG TABINR 9.12 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 400.0 MG
TR PHYLLIN 125MG CAPINR 9.71 for 10 CAPSULESTHEOPHYLLINE 125.0 MG
TR PHYLLIN 250MG CAPINR 13.45 for 10 CAPSULESTHEOPHYLLINE 250.0 MG
TR PHYLLIN INJ INJINR 3.41 for 2 ML INJECTIONTHEOPHYLLINE
TR PHYLLIN SYPINR 11.8 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE
TSR 400MG TABINR 7.5 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 400.0 MG
UNICONTIN-E 400MG TABINR 136.5 for 30 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 400.0 MG
UNICONTIN-E 600MG TABINR 161 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 600.0 MG
UNIRESP 300MG TABINR 37.67 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 300.0 MG
UNIRESP 400MG TABINR 58.1 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 400.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AGROPHYLLIN 23MG/77MG TABINR 2.39 for 10 TABLETSETOPHYLLINE 77.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 23.0 MG
AIROMOL PD 2MG/50MG LIQUIDINR 17.4 for 100 ML LIQUIDTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
AMBRO PD SYPINR 39.9 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
AMBROLITE ST 100MG/30MG/2MG TABINR 43.55 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
ASMAPAX DEPOT TABINR 5.92 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 65.0 MG, EPHEDRINE 50.0 MG
ASMATIDE BR 4MG/8MG/200MG TABINR 3.76 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
ASTHALACK A 100MG/30MG/2MG TABINR 21.26 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
ASTHELITE 2MG/100MG TABINR 2.18 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
ASTHELITE FORTE 2MG/100MG TABINR 14.15 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
AZOFEN T 200MG/1MG TABINR 9.44 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, KETOTIFEN 1.0 MG
BREEZER SYPINR 1375 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE , SALBUTAMOL
BRONCOCET FORTE SYPINR 47 for 120 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
BRONCOCET FORTE TABINR 43.2 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
BRONCURE 2MG/100MG TABINR 3.65 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
BRONKASMA LS 100MG/2MG TABINR 62.81 for 250 TABLETSSALBUTAMOL 100.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 2.0 MG
BRONKO PLUS 2MG/100MG SYPINR 44.43 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
BRONKO PLUS 2MG/200MG TABINR 5.81 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
BRONKO PLUS FORTE TABINR 8.67 for 10 TABLETSSALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE
BROSAL T 2MG/100MG TABINR 7.67 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
DELIN 25.3MG/84.7MG INJINR 3.45 for 2 ML INJECTIONETOPHYLLINE 84.7 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 25.3 MG
DERICIP 50.6MG/169.4MG INJINR 2.4 for 2 ML INJECTIONETOPHYLLINE 169.4 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 50.6 MG
DERICIP 69MG/231MG TABINR 3.12 for 10 TABLETSETOPHYLLINE 231.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 69.0 MG
DERICIP OD 69MG/231MG TABINR 34.66 for 10 TABLETSETOPHYLLINE 231.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 69.0 MG
DERICIP RETARD 150 TABINR 5.9 for 10 TABLETSETOPHYLLINE 115.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 35.0 MG
DERICIP RETARD 69MG/231MG TABINR 7.38 for 10 TABLETSETOPHYLLINE 231.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 69.0 MG
DERIPHYLLIN AMPINR 5.2 for 1 INJECTIONETOPHYLLINE 84.7 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 25.3 MG
DERIPHYLLIN AX TAB SRINR 82.4 for 10 TABLET SRAMBROXOL 75.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 69.0 MG
DERIPHYLLIN INJ 2MLINR 52 for 10 INJECTIONSETOPHYLLINE 84.7 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 25.3 MG
DERIPHYLLIN M TABINR 108.5 for 10 TABLETSETOPHYLLINE 231 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 69 MG, MONTELUKAST 10 MG
DERIPHYLLIN OD 300MG TABINR 67.5 for 15 TABLETSETOPHYLLINE 231 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 69 MG
DERIPHYLLIN OD 450MG TABINR 98.25 for 15 TABLETSETOPHYLLINE 346.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 104.0 MG
DERIPHYLLIN RETARD 150 TABINR 19.1 for 30 TABLETSETOPHYLLINE 115 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 35 MG
DERIPHYLLIN RETARD 300 TABINR 29.3 for 30 TABLETSETOPHYLLINE 231 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 69 MG
DERIPHYLLIN SYRUPINR 17.5 for 100ML SYRUPETOPHYLLINE 46.5 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 14 MG
DERITARD INJINR 3.75 for 2 ML INJECTIONTHEOPHYLLINE 110.0 MG, ETOPHYLLINE
DURASALYN CR 4MG/200MG CAPINR 31 for 10 CAPSULE CRTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
DUVENT PD LIQUIDINR 48.23 for 100 ML LIQUIDTHEOPHYLLINE , AMBROXOL , SALBUTAMOL
ETOBROSMIN 25.3MG/84.7MG INJINR 3.5 for 2 ML INJECTIONETOPHYLLINE 84.7 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 25.3 MG
ETOPHYLLINE 84.7MG + THEOPHYLLINE 25.3MG INJINR 6.62 for 2 ML INJECTIONETOPHYLLINE 84.7 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 25.3 MG
ETOSAL 231MG/69MG TABINR 4.73 for 10 TABLETSETOPHYLLINE 231.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 69.0 MG
ETOSALBETOL 1MG/4MG/50MG SYPINR 16.56 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG
MERIPHYLLIN INJINR 3.1 for 2 ML INJECTIONETOPHYLLINE 84.7 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 25.3 MG
MULTIMIX 50MG/15MG/2MG LIQUIDINR 72.76 for 200 ML LIQUIDTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, EPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG
MULTIMIX 50MG/15MG/2MG TABINR 12.07 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, EPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG
NEW AIROML 1MG/50MG/0.5MG LIQUIDINR 17.4 for 100 ML LIQUIDTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
NEW ASTHELITE 50MG/1.25MG SYPINR 27 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG
NEW ASTHELITE FORTE 200MG/5MG TABINR 14.15 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 5.0 MG
NEW THEO ASTHALIN SYP 50MG/0.5MGINR 49 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG
NEW VENTIPHYLLINE PD 1.5MG/50MG/0.5MG SYPINR 27 for 60 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.5 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
NOVA VENTIPHYLLINE FORTE 4MG/200MG TABINR 16 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
RESPOLITE ST 100MG/30MG/2MG SYPINR 67.15 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
RESPOLITE ST 100MG/30MG/2MG TABINR 18 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
SALBUPHYL FORTE TABINR 6.8 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE , SALBUTAMOL
SALBUPHYL TABINR 4.1 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
SALBUSUN T 2MG/100MG TABINR 2.21 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
SALBUSUN T 4MG/200MG TABINR 4.87 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
SALONIMAR 4MG/200MG TABINR 28.82 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
SHWAS 8MG/2.4MG/100MG CAPINR 30 for 10 CAPSULESTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.4 MG
TEDRAL 24MG/130MG TABINR 9.76 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 130.0 MG, EPHEDRINE 24.0 MG
TEDRAL SA 48MG/198MG TABINR 5.93 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 198.0 MG, EPHEDRINE 48.0 MG
TELEKAST T TABINR 94.5 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 400.0 MG, MONTELUKAST 10.0 MG
THEO ASTHACURE 10MG/50MG SYPINR 10.32 for 30 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 10.0 MG
THEO LEVOLIN 50MG/5MG SYPINR 29.8 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 5.0 MG
THEO SALBID 2MG/100MG TABINR 2.21 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
THEO SALHEXIN 50MG/15MG/1MG SYPINR 50 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG
THEO-ASTHALIN FORTE TABINR 5.91 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4 MG
THEO-ASTHALIN SR TABINR 8.77 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 300.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
THEO-ASTHALIN SYPINR 53.5 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG
THEOBRIC SR 300MG/5MG TABINR 18.13 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 300.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 5.0 MG
THEOPHYLLINE 23MG+ ETOPHYLLIN 77MG TABINR 3.87 for 10 TABLETSETOPHYLLINE 77.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 23.0 MG
THEORESP A TABINR 50 for 10 TABLETSAMINOPHYLLINE , THEOPHYLLINE
VENT TABINR 3.17 for 10 TABLETSSALBUTAMOL 100.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE
VENTIPHYLLINE 2MG/100MG TABINR 8.8 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
VENTIPHYLLINE FORTE 4MG/200MG TABINR 16 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
VENTIPHYLLINE SYP NA/NAINR 30.81 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE , SALBUTAMOL
VENTIREX PLUS 100MG/2MG TABINR 6 for 10 TABLETSSALBUTAMOL 100.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 2.0 MG