Theo-24 (Theophylline, Anhydrous) - Summary

THEO-24 SUMMARY

Theo-24^®
(theophylline anhydrous)
Extended-release capsules 100, 200, 300, & 400 mg

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.

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THEO-24 NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Theo-24 (Theophylline)

Asthma - ZaBeCor's Investigational New Drug Application Approved By The FDA
Source: Health News from Medical News Today [2008.11.17]

Nearly 1 in 3 Asthma Cases May Be Misdiagnosed (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Asthma News [2008.11.17]

Association Between Antibodies To Cockroach, Mouse Proteins And Asthma, Allergies Risk
Source: Allergy News From Medical News Today [2008.11.14]

Symptoms In Asthmatic Children Worsened By Traffic Pollution
Source: Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today [2008.11.14]

Asthma From Every Angle: Examined By A Leading Pulmonologist - "Education Is The Cornerstone Of Asthma Therapy"
Source: Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today [2008.11.14]

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Published Studies Related to Theo-24 (Theophylline)

A randomized controlled trial of theophylline versus CO2 inhalation for treating apnea of prematurity. [2008.10]

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

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]

The effect of montelukast and low-dose theophylline on cardiovascular disease risk factors in asthmatics. [2007.09]

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Clinical Trials Related to Theo-24 (Theophylline)

Evaluation of Metabolic Activity of Liver Metastases by FDG-PET Scanning [Recruiting]

Neo-Adjuvant Therapy and the Effect on Synchronous Metastatic Growth [Recruiting]

Legtest Multi Centre Testing of the Lively Legs Program for Promoting Compliance in Leg Ulcer Patients [Recruiting]

Dose-Reduced Versus Standard Conditioning Prior Allo SCT for MDS/sAML Patients [Recruiting]

Improving Executive Functioning After TBI: A Randomized Controlled Trial of the "Short Term Executive Plus" Program [Recruiting]

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