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Elixophyllin is a methylxanthine agent which is a kind of asthma drug (lung drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Methylxanthines

Brands

Slophyllin • Slo bid • Uniphyl • Theo 24 • Theodur • Alcophyllex • Alcophyllin • Norstan • Nuelin • Euphyllin • Theophen

Generic Drug

Theophylline

Side Effects

Common

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Irritability
Nausea
Headache
Tremor
Restlessness
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Low blood pressure

Treats

Asthma
Allergy
Asthma (teen and adult)
Condition
Prolonged breathing pauses
Condition

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