Product introduction
Deriphyllin Injection is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe.
Deriphyllin Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, and restlessness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any heart, kidney and liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Deriphyllin Injection
- Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Benefits of Deriphyllin Injection
In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Deriphyllin Injection helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Side effects of Deriphyllin Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Deriphyllin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Restlessness
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
How to use Deriphyllin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Deriphyllin Injection works
Deriphyllin Injection is a combination of two bronchodilators: Etofylline and Theophylline. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. This makes breathing easier.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Deriphyllin Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Deriphyllin Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Deriphyllin Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Deriphyllin Injection can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.
Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Deriphyllin Injection can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Deriphyllin Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Deriphyllin Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Deriphyllin Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Deriphyllin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Deriphyllin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Deriphyllin Injection, please consult your doctor.
| Weight | 11 g |
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