Quibron T / SR (Theophylline) - Summary

QUIBRON T / SR SUMMARY

QUIBRON^®-T/SR
(theophylline, anhydrous)

Theophylline is structurally classified as a methylxanthine. It occurs as a white, odorless, crystalline powder with a bitter taste.

Theophylline is indicated for the treatment of the symptoms and reversible airflow obstruction associated with chronic asthma and other chronic lung diseases, e.g., emphysema and chronic bronchitis

QUIBRON T / SR NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Quibron T / SR (Theophylline)

Asthma Drug Linked to Serious Adverse Events
Source: MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians [2008.10.09]

Parents' beliefs impact kids' asthma control (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health Asthma News [2008.10.09]

Formoterol For Asthma: Evidence Of Serious Adverse Effects
Source: Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today [2008.10.08]

Genetic Differences Might Explain Why Blacks Tend To Have More Severe, Difficult-To-Treat Asthma, Study Finds
Source: Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today [2008.10.08]

New Data Demonstrates SYMBICORT TURBUHALER SMART Reduces Exacerbations In Asthma Patients And Helps To Control The Disease
Source: Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today [2008.10.08]

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Published Studies Related to Quibron T / SR (Theophylline)

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Theophylline Versus CO(2) Inhalation for Treating Apnea of Prematurity. [2008.06.03]

Effect of add-on therapy of tiotropium in COPD treated with theophylline. [2008]

Clinical efficacy of the transdermal tulobuterol patch in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a comparison with slow-release theophylline. [2008]

Effect of theophylline on endogenous hydrogen sulfide production in patients with COPD. [2008]

Prevalence of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency in poorly controlled asthma--results from the ALA-ACRC low-dose theophylline trial. [2007.10]

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Clinical Trials Related to Quibron T / SR (Theophylline)

Rosiglitazone Versus Theophylline in Asthmatic Smokers [Completed]

Acetylcysteine, Theophylline, and a Combination of Both in the Prophylaxis of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy [Completed]

Theophylline in Treating Cancer Patients With Shortness of Breath [Active, not recruiting]

Theophylline in Treating Patients With In Situ, Stage I, or Stage II Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia [Completed]

All-Trans Retinoic Acid, and Arsenic +/- Gemtuzumab and Theophylline [Recruiting]

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