Theo PA 100mg Tablet is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.

Theo PA 100mg Tablet is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure

Uses of Theo PA Tablet

Benefits of Theo PA Tablet

In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Theo PA 100mg Tablet helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours.

In Treatment and prevention of Asthma

Theo PA 100mg Tablet can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These may include house dust, pollen, pets and cigarette smoke. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

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Side effects of Theo PA Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Theo PA

Vomiting
Headache
Nausea
Upset stomach
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

How to use Theo PA Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Theo PA 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Theo PA Tablet works

Theo PA 100mg Tablet is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Theo PA 100mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Theo PA 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Theo PA 100mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Theo PA 100mg Tablet can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Theo PA 100mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Theo PA 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Theo PA 100mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Theo PA 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Theo PA 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Theo PA 100mg Tablet 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 you have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Xanthines Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Theophylline & its derivatives

Patient concerns

Is theo asthalin syrup safe in all kids having asthma?My daughter is allergic to chocolate and gets wheezing when ever she eats them

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Safe if prescribed by registered medical practitioner

i m suffering from breathing problem cough chest infame . Do tell chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .So tell which medicines should i take to treat this problem.

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

It is less likely you have copd at this age You need detailed check up and spirometry test for same

Dear doctor, As am a asthma patient which I got hereditary, but I am a smoker, which I am not able to sleep without taking tablets (Monticope n Theo Asthalin) and levolin Inhaler, as I am trying to quit smoking , pls suggest me for the better treatment sir. Thank you sir, PATIENT S

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir please take Tabacum 30, 04 drops in half cup water and Quercus 1x, 1 tab thrice daily for a month, but in case there is no improvement, you might need to visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and discuss your case in detail, get some investigations and guide you accordingly. For Do?s and Don?ts while taking homeopathic medicines visit www.arorasclinic.com/homeopathy

FAQs

How quickly does Theo PA 100mg Tablet work?

Theo PA 100mg Tablet starts acting quickly and you may notice improvement in symptoms within about half an hour of taking it. However, the medicine may take a little longer about 4-8 hours to show full effect. Consult your doctor if there is no considerable improvement in your symptoms.

What foods to avoid while taking Theo PA 100mg Tablet?

While on Theo PA 100mg Tablet you should avoid foods rich in caffeine like tea, cocoa, coffee, and chocolate. These foods can increase side effects associated with Theo PA 100mg Tablet. In addition to that, you should avoid alcohol and tobacco while on Theo PA 100mg Tablet. Discuss with your doctor if you are not sure or have any concerns regarding food restriction.

How should Theo PA 100mg Tablet be taken?

Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Usually, it is prescribed to be taken twice a day. Do not crush or chew the tablets. The capsules can be taken whole or opened and the contents mixed with soft food and swallowed without chewing.

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