Theophylline + Aminophylline Benefits & Uses

Theophylline + Aminophylline is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

COPD

Other Benefits

Asthma

Theophylline + Aminophylline Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Theophylline + Aminophylline Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Theophylline + Aminophylline is used -

Severe

Tachycardia

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Upset stomach
Restlessness
Dizziness
Diarrhoea
Insomnia

Unknown

Stomach Upset

Theophylline + Aminophylline Related Warnings

Is the use of Theophylline + Aminophylline safe for pregnant women?

Theophylline + Aminophylline should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Theophylline + Aminophylline safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Theophylline + Aminophylline. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Theophylline + Aminophylline on the Kidneys?

Theophylline + Aminophylline has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Theophylline + Aminophylline on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Theophylline + Aminophylline on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Theophylline + Aminophylline on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Theophylline + Aminophylline. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Severe Interaction of Theophylline + Aminophylline with Other Drugs

Theophylline + Aminophylline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Allopurinol

Theophylline + Aminophylline Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Theophylline + Aminophylline unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Peptic Ulcer
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Hyperthyroidism
Epilepsy
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Theophylline + Aminophylline

Is this Theophylline + Aminophylline habit forming or addictive?

Theophylline + Aminophylline is not addictive in nature.

Theophylline + Aminophylline Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Theophylline + Aminophylline

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Theophylline + Aminophylline together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Theophylline + Aminophylline

Consuming Theophylline + Aminophylline with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Theophylline

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 224-227

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1351

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 227

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Theophylline (theophylline)

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