Aminophylline
Uses of Aminophylline
What is it prescribed for?
- Asthma (Acute)
This medicine is used for the prevention and treatment of symptoms associated with chronic asthma. Symptoms may include wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty in breathing. It is used in conjugation with other medicines to treat emergency conditions.
- Other lung diseases causing bronchospasms
This medicine is also used to treat airway blockage associated with other disease of the lungs like chronic bronchitis, emphysema etc. It is used in conjugation with other medicines to treat emergency conditions.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Aminophylline
- Increased/Irregular heart rate
- Convulsions (seizures)
- Allergic Skin Reaction
- Stomach discomfort and pain
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Sleeplessness
- Swelling of ankles or feet
- Yellowing of skin and eyes
- Increased urination frequency
- Twitching and unusual movement of muscles
- Elevated liver enzymes
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