Why is it prescribed?
Choledyl® expectorant contains oxtriphylline and guaifenesin.
Choledyl® expectorant is generally used to treat symptoms of conditions such as bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema (where easier removal of mucus in the lungs is desirable).
Side Effects
Choledyl® expectorant contains oxtriphylline and guaifenesin.
Patient Information
When starting this medication, it may take a few weeks for your physician to find the dose that is right for you. The doctor may draw some blood to help him/her determine how much oxtriphylline is in your body and then adjust your dose if there is too much or too little. The dose can vary quite significantly from person to person, even if they are the same sex, height and weight. It is very important that the correct oxtriphylline blood level be reached as inappropriate levels may result in serious unw anted effects.
Eating or drinking large quantities of products that are high in caffeine (chocolate, tea, coffee, soft drinks) can further increase oxtriphylline's stimulatory effects on the central nervous system (e.g. enhanced sleeplessness, agitation, uncomfortable h eart beat).
Drug Interactions: Due to potentially serious interactions, it is important to inform your doctor and pharmacist of all the other medications you are taking, no matter how insignificant they may seem. Some medications can effect the amount of oxtriphylline in the blood. The following drugs and drug classes have been known to interact with oxtriphylline:
- beta-blockers (e.g. propranolol)
- cimetidine (e.g.Tagamet®)
- ciprofloxacin (Cipro®)
- erythromycin (e.g. Erythromid®)
- lithium (e.g. Carbolith®)
Use is not recommended in the following situations: - allergy to any xanthine (e.g. theophylline)
- allergy to guaifenesin
- heart disease
- seizure disorder (unless receiving antiseizure medication), peptic ulcer disease
Caution is recommended in the following situations: - liver problems
- people over fifty-five years of age (particularly males and those with chronic lung disease
- heart disease
- arrythmias (irregular heart beat)
- coronary artery disease
- premature infants or infants under 1 year of age
- fever
Use in pregnancy: Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you suspect that you may be pregnant.
Use while breast-feeding: Contact your doctor or pharmacist before you begin breast-feeding.
Directions for Use
In children over 14 years old, the usual maintenance dose is 10 mL (2 teaspoonsful) 4 times a day. In children 10 to 14 years old, the dose is 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) 4 times a day.
Lung Diseases Treated with this Drug
oxtriphylline
- asthma
- chronic bronchitis (COPD)
- COPD
- emphysema (COPD)
guaifenesin
- no information available at this time.
Need More Information?
For more information contact your physician, pharmacist, other health care professional or for general questions call your local lung association.
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