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Bronchodilators

Methylxanthines

Bronchodilators (Methylxanthines):

Open airways by relaxing tight muscles around them

Taken as pills

Examples

Uniphyl (Theophylline and Anhydrous)

Theo-24 (Theophylline and Anhydrous)

Aerolate (Theophylline and Anhydrous)

Generic (Hydrous Theophylline)

Slo-Bid (Theophylline and Anhydrous)

Possible Side Effects (Very uncommon)

Racing heart

Tremors

Nervousness

Nausea

Headaches

Insomnia

Heartburn

Seizures