The drug "Teotard". Instructions for use

Tablets "Teotard" - a drug that is included in the category of bronchodilating agents. The active substance of the drug is theophylline. The medicine helps reduce the contractile activity of smooth muscles. The drug has a relaxing effect on the musculature in the bronchi, vessels (mainly kidneys, skin, brain), has a vasodilating peripheral effect. The medication strengthens the renal blood flow, has a diuretic effect of moderate intensity. Under the influence of the drug increases mucolitic clearance, stimulated contraction in the diaphragm and respiratory center. Due to the activity of the drug, oxygen saturation of the blood, a decrease in the content of carbon dioxide. In conditions of hypokalemia, ventilation in the lungs increases. The drug "Teotard" (instructions for use contains such data) stimulates cardiac activity, increases the frequency and strength of contractions, increases the need for myocardium in obtaining oxygen and enhances coronary blood flow.

Means of "Teotard". Instructions for use. Appointment

The drug is effective in bronchoobstructive syndrome of different nature, COPD (emphysema, obstructive chronic bronchitis). In bronchial asthma physical stress means is the drug of choice, with other forms used as an additional. The "Theotard" medication is recommended for "pulmonary" heart, pulmonary hypertension, nighttime apnea, edematous renal syndrome (in complex therapy).

Contraindications

No medication is prescribed for epilepsy, hypersensitivity, hemorrhagic stroke, pregnancy, ulcerative pathologies in the digestive tract, lactation. Not recommended remedy for gastritis with high acidity, hypertension and hypotension of severe course, hemorrhages in the retina. The drug "Teotard" instructions for use does not allow for the appointment with heart failure, extrasystole, in childhood, tachyarrhythmia, uncontrolled hypothyroidism or thyrotoxicosis. Contraindications include prolonged hyperthermia, old age, atherosclerosis in vessels of a common type, high convulsive readiness, hypertrophy of the prostate.

The drug "Teotard". Instructions for use. Adverse Reactions

On the basis of treatment, tremors, irritability, nausea, anxiety, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux are observed. The drug can cause headache, exacerbation of the ulcer, allergic manifestations, increased sweating, seizures, photosensitization. Patients with hypoglycemia, increased frequency in attacks of angina pectoris, a sense of blood flow to the face, increased diuresis.

Dosing regimen

The drug is taken orally. For patients with 14 years of age, the average dosage is twice a day for 300 mg. If necessary, the intake is increased to three or 500 mg once a day. Therapy starts with minimal effective doses, gradually increasing the amount of medication after 1-2 days.

The drug "Teotard". Price

The cost of the medication is from one hundred rubles.