Aminophylline Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Aminophylline side effects are nervousness, restlessness, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, irritability, insomnia, seizures, rash, and fatigue. Rare Aminophylline side effects include arrhythmia, convulsions and death.

AMINOPHYLLINE SIDE EFFECTS REPORTING

If you experience any Aminophylline side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Aminophylline is a Xanthine bronchodilator, a type of drug used to treat shortness of breath, other breathing problems related to asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and wheezing. Aminophylline improves the flow of air through the lungs by relieving and opening the bronchial airways and tubes.

AMINOPHYLLINE OVERDOSE

Aminophylline overdose symptoms are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, nervousness, insomnia, headache, arrhythmia, extreme thirst, and convulsion. In case of Aminophylline overdose, seek medical help right away. If you miss a dose of Aminophylline, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Aminophylline.

AMINOPHYLLINE CAUTION

Xanthine bronchodilators like Aminophylline may cause nervousness. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how Aminophylline affects you.

Before using Aminophylline, inform your physician if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmia, stomach ulcer, kidney or liver disease, seizures or thyroid disease.

AMINOPHYLLINE INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Aminophylline with the following:

-Beta-blockers
-Calcium channel blockers
-Flu vaccine
-Allopurinol
-Oral contraceptives
-Antihistamine
-Barbiturates
-Charcoal
-Caffeine
-Cimetidine
-Cortisteroids
-Diltiazem
-Disulfiram
-Ephedrine
-Erythromycin
-Fluvoxamine
-Interferon
-Ketoconazole
-Lansoprazole
-Lithium
-Methotrexate
-Mexiletine
-Prednisone
-Rifampin
-Tobacco
-Tacrolimus
-Verapamil
-Zafirlukast
-Zileuton

Herbs that may increase blood pressure such as ephedra, Ginseng, Kola, Saw palmetto, St.John's wort as well as Tea, Coffee, coke, and chocolate.

AMINOPHYLLINE AND PREGNANCY

Though Xanthine bronchodilators like Aminophylline do not cause birth defects, if you are or planning to become pregnant discuss the pros and cons of using Aminophylline during pregnancy with your doctor.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed as Aminophylline may pass into breast milk and may make infants nervous, irritable and may also cause insomnia.

AMINOPHYLLINE DOSES

Children under 16:
1-1.25 mg/ body weight every 6 hours.

Adults and children 16 and up:
100-200 mg every 6 hours.

Sustained-Release...200-500 mg in 1-3 doses/day.
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