Sustained release theophylline for the forgetful asthmatic.

Several theophylline pharmacologic strategies were tested for the forgetful medication-dependent asthmatic who frequently initiates treatment from below the therapeutic range of 10 to 20 micrograms/mL. Theodur was found to give comparable if not higher levels (two, eight, and 24 hours) starting from 0 microgram/mL than Slophyllin Gyrocap during a multiple dose 28-hour study. In a single dose 12-hour study, Theodur 100-mg tablets gave higher levels during the first nine hours than Theodur 200-mg tablets. Theodur 100-mg tablets may be preferred for the forgetful asthmatic who can sustain pulmonary function despite greater fluctuation with theophylline levels.