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Theobid

Theobid

9.9
A medicine that helps open the airways in the lungs for people with asthma
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Theobid
  • He experienced relief from bronchospasms after starting Theobid.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed Theobid for my asthma.

  • Patients taking Theobid should be monitored for possible side effects.

  • The doctor prescribed Theobid to help manage her asthma symptoms.

  • Have you taken Theobid before?

  • The doctor prescribed Theobid to help manage her asthma symptoms.

  • He experienced relief from bronchospasms after starting Theobid.

  • Patients taking Theobid should be monitored for possible side effects.

Synonyms

theophylline
vsTheobid
  • Specialized
3 9.9

A medicine from tea leaves that helps open the airways

is the brand name for that same medical substance
Elixophyllin
vsTheobid
  • Specialized
9.5

A medicine that opens lung airways to help breathing in asthma

is a brand label for the same active medical preparation
Slo-Bid
vsTheobid
  • Specialized
9.0

A medicine that opens the airways to help breathing in asthma

is a brand name for the identical bronchodilator formulation

Surface Forms

Theobid singular
Theobids plural

Etymology

Theobid can be split into theo (from Greek 'thea', 'tea') and bid, and a helpful way to remember the name is to think of 'b.i.d.' meaning 'twice a day'. That's why the name fits: it is a brand of theophylline, a medicine from tea leaves that helps people breathe.