Aminophylline (By injection)
am-i-NOF-i-lin
Treats asthma and other lung diseases.
Drug classes
Bronchodilator (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Aminophylline injection is used together with other medicines to treat the acute symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases in a hospital setting.
Aminophylline belongs to a group of medicines known as bronchodilators. Bronchodilators are medicines that relax the muscles in the bronchial tubes (air passages) of the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.
This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Many medicines can affect how aminophylline works. Tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking, especially carbamazepine, cimetidine, erythromycin, rifampin, or tacrine.
When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to aminophylline, theophylline, or ethylenediamine.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart rhythm problems, heart failure, lung, liver, or kidney disease, a stomach ulcer, or an underactive thyroid. Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures or smoking.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea, or vomiting
Fast or uneven heartbeat
Increase in how much or how often you urinate
Lightheadedness or fainting
Rapid breathing or trouble breathing
Seizures or tremors
Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Headache or trouble sleeping
Muscle pain, or unusual tiredness or weakness
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Novaplus Aminophylline
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
