Aminophylline is a 2:1 ratio drug combination of theophylline and ethylenediamine. To alleviate symptoms of reversible airway obstruction due to asthma or other chronic lung disorders such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema, it is FDA-approved. It is also used in preterm infants to avoid apnea.
Aminophylline is used to prevent and treat asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung disorders caused by wheezing, shortness of breath, and trouble breathing. It relaxes and expands air passages, making breathing easier in the lungs.
In premature babies, aminophylline is also used to treat respiratory difficulties. Speak to your doctor about the potential threats to your baby's condition from taking this drug. Often, this drug is prescribed for other uses; request more details from your doctor or pharmacist.
Aminophylline comes in as an oral tablet, syrup, and a rectally inserted suppository. It is usually administered to take for every 6, 8, or 12 hours. Carefully follow the instructions on the prescription label. Ask your pulmonology doctor or pharmacist to clarify any aspect that you do not understand before using the tablets.
Take Aminophylline oral tablets or syrup on an empty stomach with a full glass of water at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Do not chew or crush the tablets; swallow them directly.
Aminophylline controls, but does not cure, the effects of asthma and other lung diseases. Hence, consider using them as your doctor suggests. Even if you are not well, continue taking it. Only quit with consulting your doctor.
Steps to implant a rectal suppository:
The loading dose of 6 mg/kg body weight of Aminophylline can be administered at a rate not exceeding 25 mg/min by slow intravenous injection.
The maintenance dose of Aminophylline for the next 12 hours can, depending on the patient's condition, be considered as follows:
| Age | Dosage |
|---|---|
| Kids between 6 months and 9 years of age | 1.2 mg/kg/hour (if more than 12 hours reduced to 1 mg/kg/hour). |
| Children between 9 years and 16 years of age and young adult smokers | 1 mg/kg/hour (reduced after 12 hours to 0.8 mg/kg/hour) |
| Healthy, non-smoking adult | 0.7 mg/kg/hour (reduced after 12 hours to 0.5 mg/kg/hour) |
| Patients who are older and with cor pulmonale | 0.6 mg/kg/hour (reduced after 12 hours to 0.3 mg/kg/hour) |
| Congestive Heart Failure Patients | 0.5mg/kg/hour (decreased to 0.1mg/kg/hour) |
| Liver disease | 0.2mg/kg/hour (more than 12 hours) |
If Aminophylline is overdosed, it can be harmful. When someone has taken an overdose, extreme signs like passing out or respiratory problems can occur.
Note:
If you use Aminophylline daily and forget a dose, take it as soon as you recall it. Don't take the skipped dose if it is near the next dose. Do Not double the dose to recover the missed or forgotten dose during the next dose on a regular dose.
Here are a few side effects of Aminophylline medicine that can taken care of at home
We suggest contacting a doctor immediately if you encounter any of the following symptoms:
Other rare side effects
Overdose of Aminophylline has the following symptoms:
If you are allergic to any medicine, notify your doctor or pharmacist. Let them know what prescription drugs you are consuming in the list below;
Also, tell your doctor and pharmacist what non-prescription drugs and vitamins you are taking, especially
These medicines (e.g., diet pills and treatments for colds and asthma) are used in many non-prescription items, so check the labels carefully. Without talking to your doctor, please do not take these medications; they can increase the side effects of Aminophylline.
Here are a few more things that you need to tell your doctor before using Aminophylline:
The following drugs can decrease the clearance of Aminophylline, resulting in increased concentrations of plasma theophylline and the potential for increased toxicity:
Aminophylline is used to prevent and treat asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung disorders caused by wheezing, shortness of breath, and trouble breathing. It relaxes and expands air passages, making breathing easier for the lungs.
Here are a few side effects of aminophylline: pain in the stomach, diarrhea infection, headaches, quietness, sleeplessness, and irritability.
Aminophylline injection is given for slow intravenous administration (250mg/10ml is intended). The solution can be injected very slowly or infused with a limited amount of 5% dextrose or 0.9% sodium chloride injection.
Aminophylline is a bronchodilator used to treat the sudden worsening of asthma symptoms, bronchitis, or emphysema with other drugs. It can also be included for purposes not specified in this drug guide.
Aminophylline is in a category of medicines referred to as bronchodilators. They are medications in the lungs' bronchial tubes (air passages) that relax the muscles. Increasing airflow through the bronchial tubes alleviates coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and trouble breathing.
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