Bronkodyl Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Bronkodyl 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. Main ingredient in Bronkodyl is Theophylline. Bronkodyl improves the flow of air through the lungs by relieving and opening the bronchial airways and tubes.

Bronkodyl Side Effects

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

Bronkodyl Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Bronkodyl 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.

BRONKODYL CAUTION

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

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

BRONKODYL INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Bronkodyl 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.

BRONKODYL AND PREGNANCY

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

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

BRONKODYL DOSES

Infants 6-52 weeks:
Your physician will determine the dosage.

Children 1-8:
Up to 10.8 mg/lb. of body weight/day.

Children 9-11:
Up to 9 mg/lb. of body weight/day.

Children 12-16:
Up to 8.1 mg/lb. of body weight/day.

Adults:
Up to 6 mg/ lb. of body weight every 6-8 hours. Maximum dose is 900 mg/day.

BRONKODYL OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Bronkodyl overdose are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, nervousness, insomnia, headache, arrhythmia, extreme thirst, and convulsion. In case of Bronkodyl overdose; seek emergency medical help right away.

If you miss a dose of Bronkodyl, 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. Avoid taking a double dose.
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