Drug details
Theophylline 5% Dextrose Injection Viaflex (theophylline anhydrous injection viaflex)
type of Xanthine Derivatives
Theophylline in Dextrose (theophylline anhydrous) Injection is a methylxanthine used as an adjunct to inhaled beta-2 selective agonists and systemically administered corticosteroids for the treatment of acute exacerbations of the symptoms and reversible airflow obstruction associated with asthma and other chronic lung diseases, e.g., emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The brand Theophylline in Dextrose is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.
The drug is often used to treat Asthma .
This drug may have the following side effects:
- headache
- nausea
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- fever, and
- restlessness
- irritability
- increased urination
- insomnia
- muscle tremors
- injection site reactions (infection, blood clot, or swelling)
The following drugs are related to Theophylline 5% Dextrose Injection Viaflex, either as a replacement or used together:
- Theo-24 (theophylline anhydrous capsule)