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theophylline
Brand names: Theo-24
Form Strength
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL 200 mg/24 hrs
Display Respiratory Smooth Muscle Relaxants Class: 861600
Medication comments:
Per policy, orders for these non-formulary agents will be changed to formulary equivalents.  
Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
theophylline products theophylline (Theo-24) 24-hour formulation
Enteral Drug Administration notes.
Generic
(Brand)		 Comments and Considerations Recommendations for Administration with Enteral Nutrition
theophylline
(Theo-24)		 Absorption decreases 30% with enteral nutrition Suggest holding enteral nutrition 1 hour before and 1 hour after dose. Use rapid release products/solutions. Divide total daily dose into 3-4 doses.
Last updated: Oct. 11, 2020
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