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Phyllocontin, Truphylline, |Phyllocontin

Phyllocontin

Generic Name: aminophylline (a min OFF i lin)
Brand Names: Phyllocontin, Truphylline

What is aminophylline?

Aminophylline is a bronchodilator. Aminophylline works in several ways: it relaxes muscles in your lungs and chest to allow more air in, decreases the sensitivity of your lungs to allergens and other substances that cause inflammation, and increases the contractions of your diaphragm to draw more air into the lungs.

Aminophylline is used to treat the symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.

Aminophylline may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about aminophylline?

Call your doctor right away if you experience nausea, vomiting, insomnia, restlessness, seizures, increased heart rate, or a headache. These could be signs of too much aminophylline in your blood.

Do not start or stop smoking without your doctor"s knowledge. Smoking may affect your dosage.

Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed without consulting your doctor. Seek medical attention if you are having increasing difficulty breathing.

Who should not take aminophylline?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have

• a stomach ulcer;

• seizures or epilepsy;

• high blood pressure, a heart condition, or any type of heart disease;

• fluid in your lungs;

• a thyroid condition;

• liver disease; or

• kidney disease.

You may not be able to take aminophylline, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

How should I take aminophylline?

Take aminophylline exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take your doses at the same time every day to keep a constant level of aminophylline in your blood.

Do not switch to another brand or a generic form of aminophylline without the approval of your doctor.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of an aminophylline overdose include nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, tremor (shaking hands or twitching,), restlessness, seizures, and irregular heartbeats.

What should I avoid while taking aminophylline?

Do not start or stop smoking without the approval of your doctor. Smoking changes the way your body uses aminophylline, and you may need a dose adjustment.

Avoid changing your dose or changing the time of your daily doses.

Do not change the brand, generic form, or formulation (tablet, capsule, liquid) of aminophylline that you are taking without the approval of your doctor. Different brands or formulations may require different dosages.

Avoid eating excessive amounts of grilled or char-broiled foods. Doing so may also change the dosage of aminophylline that you need.

Aminophylline side effects

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

• seizures;

• increased or irregular heartbeats; or

• severe nausea or vomiting.

Other, less serious side effects may also occur, although they are not common at appropriate doses. Continue to take aminophylline and talk to your doctor if you experience

• slight nausea, decreased appetite, or weight loss;

• restlessness, tremor, or insomnia; or

• headache, lightheadedness, or dizziness.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect aminophylline?

Aminophylline interacts with many other drugs. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all other medications that you are taking, including herbal remedies, vitamins, and other nonprescription items.

The following drugs may increase the levels of aminophylline in your blood, leading to dangerous side effects:

• alcohol;

• cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB);

• fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as enoxacin (Penetrex), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), norfloxacin (Noroxin), and ofloxacin (Floxin);

• clarithromycin (Biaxin) and erythromycin (Ery-Tab, E.E.S., E-Mycin, others);

• disulfiram (Antabuse);

• estrogens (Ogen, Premarin, and many other types);

• fluvoxamine (Luvox);

• methotrexate (Folex, Rheumatrex);

• mexiletine (Mexitil) and propafenone (Rythmol);

• propranolol (Inderal);

• tacrine (Cognex);

• ticlopidine (Ticlid); and

• verapamil (Verelan, Calan, Isoptin).

The following drugs may decrease aminophylline levels in your blood, leading to poor asthma control:

• aminoglutethimide (Cytadren),

• carbamazepine (Tegretol),

• isoproterenol (Isuprel),

• moricizine (Ethmozine),

• phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton),

• phenytoin (Dilantin),

• rifampin (Rifadin), and

• sucralfate (Carafate).

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with aminophylline or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about aminophylline written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Many different formulations of aminophylline are available with a prescription under many brand names, including Phyllocontin and Truphylline, in immediate-release and extended-release formulations. Aminophylline is also available in a generic form. Tablets, liquids, and suppositories are all available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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