Aminophylin Injection
Zydus Cadila

prescription required

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In-stock 1 ml in 1 vial
16.40

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Asthma prevention Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)

COMPOSITION:
Aminophylline (NA)

Therapeutic Uses:
respiratory

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Aminophylin Injection may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Aminophylin Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Aminophylin Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Aminophylin Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Aminophylin Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aminophylin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Aminophylin Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aminophylin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Aminophylline   NA

Uses of Aminophylin Injection
Aminophylin Injection is used in the treatment of asthma prevention and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.

How to use Aminophylin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Aminophylin Injection works
Aminophylin Injection is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways. This opens the airways and makes breathing easier.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Abdominal upset, Restlessness.

Expert advice for Aminophylin Injection
It is better to take Aminophylin in the evening around 7-8 pm for protection against asthma symptoms throughout the night. Aminophylin will not work for sudden wheezing or asthma attacks once they start. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you. Not as effective as steroid inhalers for asthma. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better. Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with the kidney, liver or heart disease, or have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted. Taking Aminophylin can reduce the requirement of steroids by 50%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Aminophylin a steroid/ an antibiotic?
Aminophylin is not a steroid or antibiotic, it belongs to xanthine derivatives class of medications

Q. Is aminophylline same as theophylline?
No. Aminophylline is a complex of theophylline and ethylenediamine

Q. Does Aminophylin cause dyspnea/ diuresis/ bradycardia/ tachycardia?
Aminophylin is known to cause dyspnea, diuresis or tachycardia. However, it does not cause bradycardia. Consult your doctor, if you experience any side effects.

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