caprivent pd syrup
Clinical Reference Standards: CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation), Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) & WHO | Last Updated: September 2026
What is caprivent pd syrup used for?
This medicine contains Choline Theophyllinate (50mg/5ml) + Terbutaline (1.25mg/5ml) and is used to treat RESPIRATORY. Choline Theophyllinate inhibits phosphodiesterase, increasing cAMP; Terbutaline stimulates beta-2 ad. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Choline Theophyllinate + Terbutaline
- Manufacturer: Capri Pharmaceuticals
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category C
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 caprivent pd syrup Uses & Benefits
Bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, COPD, bronchospasm.
Off-label uses: Apnea of prematurity (theophylline component), acute asthma exacerbation (terbutaline).
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Choline Theophyllinate + Terbutaline |
| Brand Name | Asthelite PD Syrup |
| Manufacturer | Capri Pharmaceuticals |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Bronchodilator combination (Xanthine derivative + Beta-2 agonist) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Choline Theophyllinate inhibits phosphodiesterase, increasing cAMP; Terbutaline stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors, relaxing bronchial smooth muscle.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take caprivent pd syrup
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of caprivent pd syrup
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Cimetidine | Major | Increased theophylline levels, risk of toxicity |
| Ciprofloxacin | Major | Increased theophylline levels, risk of toxicity |
| Erythromycin | Major | Increased theophylline levels, risk of toxicity |
| Fluvoxamine | Major | Increased theophylline levels, risk of toxicity |
| Propranolol | Major | Antagonizes bronchodilator effect |
| Phenytoin | Moderate | Decreased theophylline levels |
| Carbamazepine | Moderate | Decreased theophylline levels |
| Rifampin | Moderate | Decreased theophylline levels |
| Lithium | Moderate | Increased lithium clearance |
| Verapamil | Moderate | Increased theophylline levels |
| Caffeine | Minor | Additive CNS stimulation |
| Theophylline | Minor | Additive effects and toxicity |
| Halothane | Minor | Increased risk of arrhythmias |
| Ketamine | Minor | Increased risk of hypertension |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Ciprofloxacin
- Erythromycin
- Fluvoxamine
- Propranolol
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Phenytoin
- Carbamazepine
- Rifampin
- Lithium
- Verapamil
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may increase risk of CNS stimulation and gastrointestinal irritation.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, cardiac arrhythmias, hyperthyroidism, seizure disorders, peptic ulcer.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Use with caution; both drugs excreted in breast milk.
💊 Overdose Management
Induce vomiting or gastric lavage; administer activated charcoal; monitor ECG, serum potassium, and theophylline levels; treat seizures with diazepam; treat arrhythmias with lidocaine.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.