Aminophylline

Aminophylline (Aminophylline) is indicated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Its mechanism of action involves relaxing the smooth muscle in the airways and reducing the sensitivity of the lungs to allergens. This helps to open up the air passages, which in turn allows more air to be inhaled into the lungs. Its prophylactic effects also serve to reduce the occurrence of breathing problems.

The main active component in this medicine is classified as a xanthine, and consists of theophylline, (which is a methylxanthine exhibiting bronchodilator effects) and another compound known as ethlenediamine. When administered, it blocks the action of an enzyme known as phosphodiesterase, and this in turn contributes to an increase in intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).

It also acts as an antagonist of the adenosine receptor. These effects are believed to mediate its bronchodilator and vasodilator activity. Asthma and COPD cause breathing problems due to the bronchial air tubes becoming tighter, thereby restricting the free flow of air into the lungs. This medicine can reverse this tightening, leading to more air flowing into the lungs and a reduction in breathing problems.

Aminophylline (Aminophylline) comes as 100mg strength tablets which are taken by means of oral administration. Your physician will conduct a thorough examination of your health and assess your treatment needs. An appropriate dosage regimen may then be calculated. The amount of medicine which is needed to achieve peak serum concentrations can vary for each patient, depending on individual factors such as age and medical history. Each person`s circumstances are different, and because of this, a unique dosage regimen will be used, so as to minimize the potential risks of treatment while also providing the maximum level of improvement in symptoms.

Patients taking Aminophylline (Aminophylline) could experience side effects, such as:

• Vertigo
• Poor appetite
• Decrease in body weight
• Problems sleeping properly
• Restlessness and an irritable feeling

Ensure that your physician is notified about any side effects that you exhibit during treatment. Emergency treatment will be necessary should you suffer from vomiting which is severe, seizures, muscle pain or any other side effects that are serious in nature and have not been referenced here.

Your physician may order you to stop smoking and avoid the consumption of certain foods, as well as caffeinated beverages when you are taking Aminophylline (Aminophylline) for the treatment of your condition.

Patients must not make any adjustments to their dosage unless ordered by the physician. Also, the time at which the medicine is taken should remain consistent.