Theo-dur and Inflammation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Inflammation is reported as a side effect among people who take Theo-dur (theophylline), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Voltaren, and have Fungal skin infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Inflammation when taking Theo-dur. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,432 people who have side effects when taking Theo-dur from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Theo-dur?

Theo-dur has active ingredients of theophylline. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 4,451 Theo-dur users. Check the latest studies of Theo-dur.

What is Inflammation?

Inflammation is found to be associated with 1,712 drugs and 1,878 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Inflammation.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

4,432 people reported to have side effects when taking Theo-dur.
Among them, 13 people (0.29%) have Inflammation.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Theo-dur when they have Inflammation? *

What is the gender of people who have Inflammation when taking Theo-dur? *

female: 53.85 %
male: 46.15 %

What is the age of people who have Inflammation when taking Theo-dur? *

What are other drugs people take besides Theo-dur? *

What are other side effects people have besides Inflammation? *

Fever: 8 people, 61.54%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 4 people, 30.77%
Hepatic Function Abnormal: 4 people, 30.77%
Wound Infection Staphylococcal: 3 people, 23.08%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 3 people, 23.08%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 3 people, 23.08%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 3 people, 23.08%
Blood Bilirubin Increased: 3 people, 23.08%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 3 people, 23.08%
Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased: 3 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 3 people, 23.08%
Fungal Skin Infection: 3 people, 23.08%
Herpes Zoster: 2 people, 15.38%
Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 7.69%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 7.69%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 1 person, 7.69%
Rashes (redness): 1 person, 7.69%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 7.69%
Itching: 1 person, 7.69%
Intracranial Aneurysm (bulging, weak area in the wall of a cranial artery): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Korang-Yeboah M, Rahman Z, Shah D, Mohammad A, Wu S, Siddiqui A, Khan MA, "Impact of formulation and process variables on solid-state stability of theophylline in controlled release formulations", International journal of pharmaceutics, 2016 Feb .
Dhaval MK, "Impact of formulation and process variables on solid-state stability of theophylline in controlled release formulations", International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2016 Jan .
Korang-Yeboah M, Rahman Z, Shah D, Mohammad A, Wu S, Siddiqui A, Khan MA, "Impact of formulation and process variables on solid-state stability of theophylline in controlled release formulations", International journal of pharmaceutics, 2016 Feb .
Dhaval MK, "Impact of formulation and process variables on solid-state stability of theophylline in controlled release formulations", International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2016 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on theophylline (the active ingredients of Theo-dur) and Theo-dur (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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