Aminophylline (Aminophylline)
Overview of Aminophylline
Aminophylline is a theophylline ethylenediamine complex. Aminophylline is the salt of theophylline most commonly used for therapeutic purposes. It contains 86% theophylline by weight. It acts as a bronchodialator (dilates the bronchi i.e. air passage). It improves breathing by opening air passages in the lungs.
Indication of Aminophylline
Aminophylline is primarily indicated in conditions like Acute severe asthma, Asthma, Obstructive airway disease, Reversible airways obstruction.
Contraindication of Aminophylline
Aminophylline is contraindicated in conditions like Alcohol dependence,Hyperthyroidism,Peptic ulcer,Febrile illness.
Side Effects of Aminophylline
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Aminophylline, which give rise to further complications include Withdrawal symptoms.,Aminophylline produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Convulsions, Hypoglycemia, Hypovolemia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Aminophylline therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Aminophylline include Convulsions, Hypokalemia.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Aminophylline are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Restlessness, Palpitation, Tachycardia, Tremors, Insomnia, Abdominal pain, Urinary retensionX, Nausea and vomiting.
Precautions of Aminophylline
Aminophylline should be used with caution in patients with severe heart, kidney, liver diseases, hyperthyroidism, congestive heart failure (CHF) or peptic ulcer. It should be used with caution in neonates and in elderly persons.