aminophylline inj 1's

Highlights

Aminophylline injection is used together with other medicines to treat the acute symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases in a hospital setting.

Description

Aminophylline is a bronchodilator that is used with other medications to treat sudden worsening of the symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema.

Aminophylline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide

Directions For Use

Add 500mg to 500mL or 250mg to 250mL of a compatible infusion fluid (1mg/mL). Administer using a rate controlled infusion pump. Aminophylline infusions should be continued for at least 24 hours with review by medical staff at agreed intervals, and may be continued for a further 24-48 hours.

Warnings

In an emergency, you may not be able to tell caregivers about your health conditions. Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows you received aminophylline.

Precautions

You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to aminophylline or theophylline.