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Theostat LP is a drug that acts on the respiratory tract. The drug Theostat LP 100mg is only used according to the doctor's prescription, patients absolutely do not buy and use the drug on their own to avoid unfortunate consequences.
1. What are the ingredients of Theostat LP 100mg?
Theostat LP 100 mg is formulated as a slow release film-coated tablet. Breakable tablet with the main active ingredient is Theophylline monohydrate 100mg and a system of excipients just enough for 1 tablet including: high viscosity hydroxymethylcellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate, colloidal silica. Theophylline is the active ingredient that has the following effects:
Bronchodilator due to smooth muscle relaxation; Central nervous system stimulant: psychostimulant, causing convulsions if theophylline is used in high doses; Cardiac stimulation causes coronary vasodilation, increasing the heart's oxygen demand; Diuretic. Currently, the drug Theostat LP 100mg costs about 160,000 VND / box. Drug prices are for reference only and may change from time to time.
2. Indications and contraindications of the drug Theostat LP 100mg
2.1. Indications Bronchial asthma with paroxysmal dyspnea; Chronic shortness of breath due to asthma; Bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchial disease and pulmonary disease with associated congestion. 2.2. Contraindications Children under 3 years old; Intolerant of Theophylline;
3. Dosage of the drug Theostat LP 100mg
Dosage of the drug Theostat LP 100mg depends on each person's response to the drug, the dose will be assigned based on effectiveness and unwanted effects. Swallow the Theostat LP 100mg tablet completely with half a glass of water, without chewing or biting.
3.1. Dosage of Theostat LP 100mg for children For children over 3 years old, the dose of Theostat LP 100mg is from 10 to 16mg/kgmm divided into 2 times morning and evening, taken 12 hours apart. The dose of Theostat can be gradually increased by 50-100mg depending on the tolerability and the results of therapy (need to monitor theophylline concentration in the blood). Higher doses of Theostat may be used but should not exceed 20 mg/kg/day; in this case it is necessary to monitor the concentration of theophylline in the blood. Normally, the average dose is 13mg/kg/day, corresponding to the following quantity of Theostat LP 100mg tablets as follows:
Under 9kg: 1 tablet; 9 to 13kg: 1 1⁄2 tablets; 13 to 17kg: 2 tablets; 17 to 21kg: 2 1⁄2 tablets; 21 to 25kg: 3 tablets; 25 to 29kg: 3 1⁄2 tablets; 29 to 33kg: 4 tablets; 33 to 37kg: 4 1⁄2 tablets; 37 to 41kg: 5 tablets; 41 to 45kg: 5 1⁄2 tablets; 45 to 49kg: 6 tablets (can be switched to 300mg dose). 3.2. The dose of Theostat LP 100mg for adults The dose of Theostat LP 100mg for adults: 2 times a day with an average dose of 10mg/kg/day, divided into 2 times morning and evening; Initial dose is 600mg per day, divided into 2 doses. The therapeutic effect of Theostat LP 100mg can be observed from the third day of treatment. If the therapeutic effect is not sufficient and no side effects of Theostat LP 100mg occur, the dose can be increased by 150mg until the desired results are achieved. In some cases, the drug Theostat LP 100mg can be used more than 900mg/day, the theophylline concentration should be monitored (4 hours after the morning dose of the third day of treatment). Using the drug Theostat LP 100mg need to strictly follow the doctor's prescription.
4. Note when using the drug Theostat LP 100mg
Do not use the drug Theostat LP 100mg more than the indicated dose. Inform the doctor in the following cases:
Pregnancy (Inform the doctor if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding because the drug should be avoided in pregnant and lactating women, especially during pregnancy). pregnancy period); Heart failure or coronary insufficiency; Liver failure; Hyperthyroidism ; History of epilepsy ; Stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer ; Keep Theostat LP 100mg out of the reach of children.
5. Undesirable effects of the drug Theostat LP 100mg
Like any other active ingredient, Theostat LP 100mg may cause unwanted effects or discomfort in some patients. Depending on each patient, but mainly Theostat LP 100mg can cause:
Nausea, vomiting; Stomachache; Headache; Stimulate; Insomnia; Fast heart beat . Theostat LP 100mg side effects can be the first signs of an overdose. Testing of theophylline blood levels may be necessary when using Theostat LP 100mg to adjust the appropriate dose.
6. Interaction of the drug Theostat LP 100mg with other drugs
Do not use Theostat LP 100mg concurrently with troleandomycin because an overdose may occur; When taking the drug Theostat LP 100mg with erythromycin can increase the concentration of theophylline in the blood; Cimetidine increases the concentration of theophylline in the blood, if used concomitantly, theophylline dose should be reduced; The risk of reducing the concentration and activity of theophylline in the drug Theostat LP 100mg if used in combination with enzyme inducers such as phenobarbital, carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin...
7. Signs of overdose Theostat LP 100mg
7.1. Signs of drug overdose Theostat LP 100mg in children Excitement, talkative; Mental confusion; Vomiting repeatedly; High fever; Tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation; Convulsions; Hypotension; Respiratory disorders, hyperventilation with respiratory failure; Gastrointestinal bleeding and ulceration are rare. 7.2. Signs of drug overdose Theostat LP 100mg adults Convulsions; High fever; Heart stop . 7.3. Treatment of Theostat drug overdose When experiencing an overdose of Theostat, the patient should immediately be taken to the hospital for emergency gastric lavage and at the same time need treatment in a specialized treatment unit.
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