Tedral SA Tablet
Pfizer Ltd
Uses of Tedral SA Tablet:
Hypotension following spinal anesthesia, Asthma prevention, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Composition of Tedral SA Tablet:
Ephedrine 48mg + Theophylline 198mg
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5.86
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Description
Asthma
Uses
Ephedrine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of hypotension following spinal anesthesia.
Theophylline is generally used in treatment of asthma prevention and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Theophylline is generally used in treatment of asthma prevention and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Side effects
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Nausea
- Restlessness
- Stomach upset
- Systemic hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Vomiting
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Theophylline, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Theophylline is to be taken with food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Theophylline, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Theophylline is to be taken with food.
How it works
Ephedrine works on the blood vessels and increases the blood flow to heart and lungs, thereby improving the disease condition.
Theophylline is a bronchodilator. Bronchodilators dilate the bronchi and bronchioles and makes breathing easier by widening & relaxing the muscles of the airways.
Theophylline is a bronchodilator. Bronchodilators dilate the bronchi and bronchioles and makes breathing easier by widening & relaxing the muscles of the airways.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Ephedrine dangerous/safe?
Ephedrine is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Is Ephedrine illegal/ controlled substance?
Ephedrine is legal. Ephedrine is not currently classified as a controlled substance.
Q. Is Ephedrine a stimulant?
Yes, Ephedrine is a stimulant
Q. Does Ephedrine raise blood pressure?
Yes, Ephedrine may increase blood pressure. It is used to treat low blood pressure (hypotension) caused during spinal or epidural anesthesia
Q. Does Ephedrine cause hair loss/ drowsiness/ constipation/ acne/ weight loss?
No, Ephedrine is not known to cause hair loss, drowsiness, constipation, acne or weight loss. However, consult your doctor if you experience such side effects
Q. Does Ephedrine burn muscle/help lose weight?
Ephedrine is known to cause weight loss. However, it is not widely used as a treatment for weight loss.
Q. Is Theophylline a phosphodiesterase inhibitor?
Theophylline is a phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitor. Theophylline mainly inhibits phosphodiesterase III and to a lesser extent phosphodiesterase IV enzymes. It works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways which opens the airways and makes breathing easier.
Q. Is Theophylline available?
Theophylline is available. It is used for the treatment of diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a prescription drug and should be used as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Theophylline dangerous?
Theophylline is a relatively safe drug if used as advised by your physician. An overdose can cause stomach pains and make you feel sick. It can cause fast or irregular heartbeat, make you feel very restless or cause fits. It should always be taken as advised by the doctor.
Q. Is Theophylline a steroid?
Theophyllinebelongs to the class of drugs called methylxanthines and dilate the airway. It is not a steroid.
Q. Is Theophylline an antibiotic?
Theophyllinebelongs to the class of drugs called methylxanthines and dilate the airway. It is not an antibiotic.
Q. Is Theophylline a controlled drug?
Theophylline is a prescription drug and is available only when prescribed by your doctor. It is not a controlled drug.
Q. Is Theophylline being discontinued?
Theophylline is available in the market for the treatment of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and asthma when prescribed by a doctor. It is not being discontinued.
Q. Is Theophylline a stimulant?
yes, Theophylline has stimulant effects on the central nervous system (can cause nervousness, excitation, agitation, insomnia, tremors, and, seizures or fits) and on the heart muscle (tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmia) in very high doses. Consult your doctor if you have these problems as it could be due to an overdose.
Q. Does Theophylline raise blood pressure?
Theophylline does not increase the blood pressure. However, consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your blood pressure while taking Theophylline.
Q. Does Theophylline cause tachycardia (increased heart rate)?
The use of Theophylline in high doses is associated with tachycardia (increase in heart rate) as a side effect. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while using the drug.
Q. Does Theophylline cause weight loss or weight gain?
use of Theophylline is not associated with weight loss or weight gain. However, consult your doctor if you notice any changes in weight while taking the drug as it could be due to other underlying conditions.
Q. Does Theophylline cause insomnia (inability to sleep)?
Use of Theophylline may cause insomnia. consult your doctor if you experience any sleep disturbances while using the drug
Q. Does Theophylline cause constipation?
Theophylline does not cause constipation. However, its use has been associated with diarrhea. Consult your doctor if you experience any change in your bowel habits.
Q. Does Theophylline need to be tapered?
No,Theophylline dose need not be tapered. As, Theophylline therapy can be ended without tapering the drug. Consult your doctor for the appropriate dose, timings, and duration of the medicine.
Q. Does Theophylline cause hair loss?
Use of Theophylline is not associated with hair loss. However, consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom while using the drug.
Ephedrine is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Is Ephedrine illegal/ controlled substance?
Ephedrine is legal. Ephedrine is not currently classified as a controlled substance.
Q. Is Ephedrine a stimulant?
Yes, Ephedrine is a stimulant
Q. Does Ephedrine raise blood pressure?
Yes, Ephedrine may increase blood pressure. It is used to treat low blood pressure (hypotension) caused during spinal or epidural anesthesia
Q. Does Ephedrine cause hair loss/ drowsiness/ constipation/ acne/ weight loss?
No, Ephedrine is not known to cause hair loss, drowsiness, constipation, acne or weight loss. However, consult your doctor if you experience such side effects
Q. Does Ephedrine burn muscle/help lose weight?
Ephedrine is known to cause weight loss. However, it is not widely used as a treatment for weight loss.
Q. Is Theophylline a phosphodiesterase inhibitor?
Theophylline is a phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitor. Theophylline mainly inhibits phosphodiesterase III and to a lesser extent phosphodiesterase IV enzymes. It works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways which opens the airways and makes breathing easier.
Q. Is Theophylline available?
Theophylline is available. It is used for the treatment of diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a prescription drug and should be used as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Theophylline dangerous?
Theophylline is a relatively safe drug if used as advised by your physician. An overdose can cause stomach pains and make you feel sick. It can cause fast or irregular heartbeat, make you feel very restless or cause fits. It should always be taken as advised by the doctor.
Q. Is Theophylline a steroid?
Theophyllinebelongs to the class of drugs called methylxanthines and dilate the airway. It is not a steroid.
Q. Is Theophylline an antibiotic?
Theophyllinebelongs to the class of drugs called methylxanthines and dilate the airway. It is not an antibiotic.
Q. Is Theophylline a controlled drug?
Theophylline is a prescription drug and is available only when prescribed by your doctor. It is not a controlled drug.
Q. Is Theophylline being discontinued?
Theophylline is available in the market for the treatment of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and asthma when prescribed by a doctor. It is not being discontinued.
Q. Is Theophylline a stimulant?
yes, Theophylline has stimulant effects on the central nervous system (can cause nervousness, excitation, agitation, insomnia, tremors, and, seizures or fits) and on the heart muscle (tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmia) in very high doses. Consult your doctor if you have these problems as it could be due to an overdose.
Q. Does Theophylline raise blood pressure?
Theophylline does not increase the blood pressure. However, consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your blood pressure while taking Theophylline.
Q. Does Theophylline cause tachycardia (increased heart rate)?
The use of Theophylline in high doses is associated with tachycardia (increase in heart rate) as a side effect. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while using the drug.
Q. Does Theophylline cause weight loss or weight gain?
use of Theophylline is not associated with weight loss or weight gain. However, consult your doctor if you notice any changes in weight while taking the drug as it could be due to other underlying conditions.
Q. Does Theophylline cause insomnia (inability to sleep)?
Use of Theophylline may cause insomnia. consult your doctor if you experience any sleep disturbances while using the drug
Q. Does Theophylline cause constipation?
Theophylline does not cause constipation. However, its use has been associated with diarrhea. Consult your doctor if you experience any change in your bowel habits.
Q. Does Theophylline need to be tapered?
No,Theophylline dose need not be tapered. As, Theophylline therapy can be ended without tapering the drug. Consult your doctor for the appropriate dose, timings, and duration of the medicine.
Q. Does Theophylline cause hair loss?
Use of Theophylline is not associated with hair loss. However, consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom while using the drug.
Expert Advice
- You have been prescribed Theophylline for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Product Details
SKU: PC-5252
Product Description: Tedral SA Tablet is manufactured by Pfizer Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Tedral SA Tablet is manufactured by Pfizer Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
