tedril

freeman · Newbie Joined: 23 May 2005 Posts: 25

Recenly I've noticed that my son has problems breathing after playing with his friends. I thought that was strange so I took him to doctor. He was diagnosed with asthma. Doctor proscribed him Tedral and told me some basic facts about this medicine. I would appreciate if someone could tell me more because I am voried what kind of effect will this drug have on my son. He is 6 years old.

bradway · Newbie Joined: 23 May 2005 Posts: 11

Tedral is a drug that is used to relieve the symptoms associated with asthma and asthmatic bronchitis. It is in a form of tablets and it contains theophylline and ephedrine, phenobarbital. Tedral has best results if it is taken on empty stomach. If patients are sensitive, then it is desireable to take the drug after the food to lessen stomach upset. This medicine is taken at regular intervals and by the instructions of a doctor. If a dose is missed you should take it as soon as you remember, but not in cases if it's time for the next dose. Never take double dosage of this medicine. Usual dose of Tedral for children between 6 and 12 years is one tablet every 4 hours. It is very important to know that the higher amounts of this drug in the blood can produce many unwanted side-effects. Also, Tedral interacts with the following medicines: cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, oral decongestants, digoxin etc.

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