This medicine is used to treat breathing problems. These can be seen in asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. It can be used in premature infants who stop breathing.
Theophylline relaxes the lung muscles.
It makes the airways more resistant to irritants. It strengthens the diaphragm. Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Some sustained-release products should not be taken with food.