Comparing Theophylline vs Ventolin HFA

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Theophylline

Ventolin HFA (albuterol)

Prescription only

Prescribed for Asthma - Maintenance, Apnea of Prematurity, Asthma, Asthma - acute. Theophylline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Bronchiectasis, Asthma - acute, Asthma - Maintenance, COPD - Maintenance, COPD - Acute, Bronchospasm Prophylaxis. Ventolin HFA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Theophylline has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect.

Ventolin HFA has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Drug Class

Methylxanthines

Adrenergic bronchodilators

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

No lower cost generic approved

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	90 tablet, extended release
Strength	300 mg
Per unit^*	$0.89
Cost^*	$79.86

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Quantity	8 gram(s)
Strength	90 mcg/inh
Per unit^*	$4.28
Cost^*	$34.25

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Dosage Forms

Intravenous solution
Oral elixir
Oral solution
Oral tablet, extended release

Inhalation aerosol

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

30 hours

6.5 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA 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.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 320 drugs are known to interact with Theophylline:

37 major drug interactions (147 brand and generic names)
237 moderate drug interactions (1268 brand and generic names)
46 minor drug interactions (192 brand and generic names)

A total of 424 drugs are known to interact with Ventolin HFA:

19 major drug interactions (61 brand and generic names)
386 moderate drug interactions (1639 brand and generic names)
19 minor drug interactions (195 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Both smoking and excessive caffeine consumption can alter the blood levels of theophylline, which... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

October 17, 1947

April 19, 2001

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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Professional Resources

Prescribing information

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¹ 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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Comparing Theophylline vs Ventolin HFA

See also:

Xolair

Symbicort

Dupixent

Medrol

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