Deriphyllin Injection 2ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Etofylline 84.7 mg+Theophylline 25.3 mg
Manufacturer
Zydus Healthcare Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT DERIPHYLLIN INJECTIONDERIPHYLLIN 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 ca
Uses
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
How It 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
receiving DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION are nausea, vomiting, headache, restlessness, dizziness. Consult your doctor if symptoms do not show any improvement. USES OF DERIPHYLLIN INJECTIONTo manage: Asthma Chronic Bronchitis Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) HOW DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION WORKSDERIPHYLLIN 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 USEDERIPHYLLIN 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 INJECTIONCOMMON 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 RAREStop 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
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMonitoring requiredDERIPHYLLIN 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. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedDERIPHYLLIN INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is excreted in breastmilk. Consult your doctor before receiving it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESSafeDERIPHYLLIN 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. ALCOHOLConsult your doctorDo not consume alcohol while receiving DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION as it can alter the way this medicine works. KIDNEYUse with CautionDERIPHYLLIN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before receiving it. LIVERUse with CautionDERIPHYLLIN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before receiving it. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not receive DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION if you are allergic to Etofylline or Theophylline or any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSUse with CautionDERIPHYLLIN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with chronic bronchitis or lung failure. Consult your doctor before receiving it. HEART DISEASEUse with CautionDERIPHYLLIN 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 PEDIATRICSContraindicatedDERIPHYLLIN INJECTION is not recommended for use in children below 6 months of age. Consult your doctor before receiving it. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionDERIPHYLLIN INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients above 55 years of age. Consult your doctor before receiving it. OTHERSDERIPHYLLIN 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
Drug Interactions
SA. 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Deriphyllin Injection 2ml.
What is DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION used for?
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION is used in the management of asthma, chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
Can Deriphyllin Injection be given i.v.?
Yes. Deriphyllin Injection is administered as an intravenous (i.v.) injection by your doctor or a nurse.
Can Deriphyllin Injection cause insomnia (inability to sleep)?
Yes, the use of Deriphyllin Injection may cause lack of sleep in some individuals. If you experience any sleep disturbances, consult your doctor.
Can DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION be prescribed for pregnant women?
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women or women planning to be pregnant uncles clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Can DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION be used in patients with heart problems?
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTIONshould 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.
Can I consume alcohol while receiving DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION?
Do not consume alcohol while receiving DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION as it can alter the way this medicine works. Consult your doctor if you are addicted to alcohol.
How does DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION work?
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.
Is DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION safe to use in patients with kidney problems?
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with kidney diseases (such as kidney failure). It should be used with caution in patients with other kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Is DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION safe to use in patients with liver problems?
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients who have or ever had liver diseases (such as liver tumours). It should be used with caution in patients with other liver or gallbladder problems (such as jaundice, and gallstones). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
What are the common side effects of DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION?
The most common side effects of taking DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION are vaginal infections or inflammation, vaginal discharge, unusual spotting or bleeding, breast tenderness, milk discharge from breasts, mood changes, low sex drive, and changes in body weight. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects worsens.
Is DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION safe to use in patients with lungs problems?
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients who have blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). It should be used with caution in patients with asthma. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Does DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION affects my ability to drive?
DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION has negligible effects on driving or handling heavy tools or machines. However, do not drive or handle any heavy machines if your ability is affected by DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION.
Can DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION cause nausea and vomiting?
Yes, DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION cause nausea and vomiting. Use DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION with or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods. Consult your doctor if your nausea worsens.
Can DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION cause headache?
Yes, DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION cause headache. Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.
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Last Updated
06 Apr 2024