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Deriphyllin Injection 2ml
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION contains a combination of Etofylline and Theophylline which belongs to the group of medicines called Bronchodilators. It is used in the management of asthma (in which airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus, coughing and shortness of breath), chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from lungs causing cough and thick mucus), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing.
Before receiving DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION inform your doctor if you have porphyria, liver, kidney, heart, lung, thyroid problems, glaucoma, have fever, low blood oxygen, poor circulation, fits, are a smoker, have peptic ulcer, are diabetic. Avoid consumption of alcohol during this management.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before receiving DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION. DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION is not recommended for use in children below 6 months of age. It should be used with caution in elderly patients above 55 years of age. The most common side effects of receiving DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION are nausea, vomiting, headache, restlessness, dizziness. Consult your doctor if symptoms do not show any improvement.
USES OF DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION
To manage:
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
HOW DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION WORKS
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the airway in which etofylline works by dilating and relaxing the airway muscles and theophylline relaxes the smooth muscles located in the bronchial airways and pulmonary blood vessels, reduces the airway responsiveness to allergens thereby reducing inflammation.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the veins (intravenously). Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION
COMMON
- nausea and vomiting
- headache
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea
- heartburn or gastrointestinal disorders
- difficulty in sleeping, agitation, anxiety or tremors
- fast, slow or irregular heartbeat
- dizziness
- low levels of potassium, phosphate or salt in the blood
- palpitations (a sensation of your heart beating)
- seizures, fits or convulsions
- rash or itchy skin
- visual disturbance
- fever with extreme thirst
RARE
Stop receiving DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- sudden wheeziness, difficulties in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching especially those covering your whole body
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Diarrhea
Drink lots of or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. If the symptom does not show improvement, consult your doctor.
Headache
Avoid bright lights, drink more water, and take rest. If the symptom does not show improvement, consult your doctor.
Nausea And Vomiting
Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. If the symptom does not show improvement, consult your doctor.
Stomach Pain
Try to rest and relax and have smaller and frequent meals. Keep a heat pad on stomach. If the symptom does not show improvement, consult your doctor.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
Monitoring required
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women or women planning to be pregnant uncles clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION.
BREASTFEEDING
Contraindicated
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is excreted in breastmilk. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Safe
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION has no or negligible effect on your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or use machines in case of adverse effects.
ALCOHOL
Consult your doctor
Do not consume alcohol while receiving DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION as it can alter the way this medicine works.
KIDNEY
Use with Caution
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
LIVER
Use with Caution
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
ALLERGY
Contraindicated
Do not receive DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION if you are allergic to Etofylline or Theophylline or any other ingredients of this medicine.
LUNGS
Use with Caution
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with chronic bronchitis or lung failure. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
HEART DISEASE
Use with Caution
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart disease, high blood pressure, heart failure or any other heart problems. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
USE IN PEDIATRICS
Contraindicated
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION is not recommended for use in children below 6 months of age. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
USE IN GERIATRICS
Use with Caution
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients above 55 years of age. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
OTHERS
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:
- have porphyria (rare disease of the blood pigments)
Before receiving DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:
- have an overactive thyroid gland
- have diabetes
- have peptic ulcer
- suffer from seizures, fits or convulsions
- have fever or flu
- have increased pressure in eye (glaucoma)
- are a smoker or addicted to alcohol
- have low blood oxygen
- suffer from poor circulation
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before receiving DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- certain other medicines to manage asthma or breathing conditions that contain theophylline, aminophylline, salbutamol, terbutaline, zafirlukast, or salmeterol, steroids (Ex. prednisolone, hydrocortisone)
- oral contraceptives
- St John’s Wort, fluvoxamine or lithium (for depression)
- carbamazepine or phenytoin (for seizures, fits or convulsions)
- adenosine, diltiazem, isoprenaline, mexiletine, propafenone, propranolol, verapamil or beta blockers, regadenoson or dipyridamol (for high blood pressure and other heart problems)
- sulphinpyrazone or allopurinol (for gout)
- carbimazole (for problems of thyroid gland)
- cimetidine or nizatidine (to manage stomach ulcers, indigestion or heartburn)
- antibiotics (Ex. ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, enoxacin)
- fluconazole (manage fungal infections)
- rifampicin or isoniazid (manage tuberculosis)
- ritonavir to manage HIV
- medicines to thin your blood (Ex. warfarin)
- disulfiram (manages alcoholism)
- you have recently had, or are going to have a flu injection
B. Drug-Food interaction:
- avoid caffeinated drinks during this management
Overdosage:
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms like thirsty, have ringing in your ears or feel palpitations.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Etofylline, Theophylline |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Bronchodilators |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Asthma, Chronic bronchitis, COPD |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Injection |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION out of reach from children
- Do not store above 25°C
| Weight | 2 g |
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