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AMINOPHYLLINE (am in OFF i lin) treats asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by opening the airways in the lungs, making it easier to breathe.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medication is injected into a vein. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed to children for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Riociguat
-Viloxazine
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Allopurinol
-Aminoglutethimide
-Caffeine
-Certain antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, enoxacin, telithromycin, erythromycin or clarithromycin
-Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat like adenosine, mexiletine, propafenone, propranolol, verapamil
-Certain medications for sleep or anxiety
-Certain medications for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-Certain medications used during surgery
-Cimetidine
-Disulfiram
-Ephedrine
-Estrogens or progestin hormones
-Fluvoxamine
-Interferon alpha
-Isoproterenol
-Lithium
-Methotrexate
-Pentoxifylline
-Rifampin
-St. John's wort
-Sulfinpyrazone
-Thiabendazole
-Ticlopidine
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication.
You may need blood work while you are taking this medication.
If you smoke, tell your care team if you notice this medication is not working well for you. Talk to your care team if you decide to stop smoking.
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Keep appointments for follow-up doses. It is important not to miss your dose. Call your care team if you are unable to keep an appointment.
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Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Theophylline toxicity—nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, seizures
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Anxiety, nervousness
-Headache
-Nausea
-Tremors or shaking
-Trouble sleeping
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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This medication is given in a hospital or clinic. It will not be stored at home.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.
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