What is Aminophylline (Aminophylline) used for?

Aminophylline (Aminophylline) is an oral bronchodilator used to treat asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The medication operates by relaxing the airways and muscles in the lungs to allow easier and more comfortable respiration. With regular use, this action can prevent the occurrence of asthma attacks. Your physician may also prescribe its use along with other medications or for the treatment of other unlisted conditions.

How should I use Aminophylline (Aminophylline)?

Strictly follow your physician's instructions to get the best results from Aminophylline (Aminophylline). The normal dosage is one tablet administered two to four times each day, but your individual directions will depend on your age, weight, health condition, and the severity of your symptoms. These should be swallowed with a large glass of water and may be taken with or without food, but a meal is suggested before use if you experience nausea. Do not alter the form of the tablets by splitting or crushing them as this may destroy or alter the effects of their contents. Always ask your physician any questions you have about the medicine to ensure the correct usage.

What are the side effects of Aminophylline (Aminophylline)?

Side effects that may occur while using Aminophylline (Aminophylline) include:

• Headaches
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Mild nausea
• Unusual weight loss
• Insomnia
• Tremors or restlessness

Stop using the medication and contact your physician immediately if you experience any serious side effects such as irregular heartbeats, chest pain, trouble breathing, severe nausea, vomiting, seizures, or signs of an allergic reaction such as hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing. These conditions may require lower doses, reduced application frequency, or emergency medical attention in serious cases to prevent further health problems from occurring.

Please Note

Aminophylline (Aminophylline) should not be used to treat patients who are children, allergic to xanthine medications, who have had a bad reaction to similar treatments in the past, or who have a history of seizures, or porphyrias. Also inform your physician if you have a viral infection, chronic alcoholism, severe hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias, a peptic ulcer, hyperthyroidism, or liver disease as these conditions may cause unexpected problems during treatment requiring changes to your regimen.

Strictly follow all instructions provided to you by your physician or pharmacist while using Aminophylline (Aminophylline). Optimum and safe dosage can differ based on the patient and the condition being treated.

As this medication may be unsafe for certain patients, it is essential you always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or ongoing health conditions, and if you are taking any other form of medication, supplements, or herbal products.

Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have an allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.