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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

Prolonged breathing pauses
Condition

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