Aminophylline (Aminophylline)
Brand Name: Aminophylline
Generic Name: Aminophylline
Manufacturer/Agent: Dawa Pharmaceuticals
Formulation: inj
Strength: 250mg/10ml
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 15.00
Retail Price: @ KES 20.00
Class: Xanthines (Respiratory system drugs)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym:
Molecular Formulae: (C7H8N4O2)2.C2H4(NH2)2 = 420.4
Precautions: Caution in peptic ulcer, hyperthyroidism, hypertension and congestive heart failure.
Indications/Uses: Acute asthma attacks by slow iv 5-6mg/kg. acute bronchospasm orally 300mg 3-4 times a day.
Interactions: Quinolones (risk of convulsions). fluvoxamine, azole antifungals, ticlopidine, calcium channel blockers, cimetidine increase effect. ritonavir reduces effect.
Side Effects: Tachycardia. nausea. gastro-intestinal distress. arrhythmias.