Etaphylline (Etaphylline)
Overview of Etaphylline
Etaphylline is a generic name of acefylline piprazine used in the symptomatic treatment of dyspnoea in chronic broncho-pneumopathies, in the absence of respiratory decompensation and pulmonary emphysema. It stimulate the respiratory bulbar centers and vasomotor. Excite the heart, increases the force of contraction and the rate of heartbeat. It also stimulate the central nervous system.
Indication of Etaphylline
Etaphylline is primarily indicated in conditions like Bronchitis, Bronchospasm, Emphysema, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Asthma, Biliary colic, Cardiac insufficiency.
Contraindication of Etaphylline
Etaphylline is contraindicated in conditions like Peptic ulcer,Seizures,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Etaphylline
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Etaphylline, which give rise to further complications include Nausea, Insomnia.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Etaphylline include Tachycardia.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Etaphylline are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Alopecia, Diarrhea, Palpitation, Tachycardia, Insomnia, Abdominal pain, Hyperglycemia.
Precautions of Etaphylline
It should be given with caution to patients with: peptic ulceration, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, other cardiovascular diseases, uncontrolled seizure disorders, hypoxemia, liver disease. Intravenous injections must be administrated very slowly. Lactation: discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, according to the importance of the drug to the mother.