Comparing Theophylline vs Montelukast
Theophylline | Montelukast |
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Theophylline | Montelukast |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Asthma - acute, Apnea of Prematurity, Asthma - Maintenance, Asthma. theophylline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Montelukast is an oral medication that is usually taken daily for the maintenance treatment of asthma or allergic rhinitis. It will not relieve an acute asthma attack and some people may experience... View more |
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More about Theophylline | More about Montelukast | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Theophylline has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 17 ratings on Drugs.com. 81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Montelukast has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 565 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: theophylline side effects in more detail. |
See also: montelukast side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all theophylline prices |
View all montelukast prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Elixophyllin, Theo-24 | Singulair | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
30 hours |
5.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 318 drugs are known to interact with theophylline:
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A total of 111 drugs are known to interact with montelukast:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
October 17, 1947 |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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