Aminophylline (injection)

Generic name: aminophylline (injection) [ a-min-OFF-i-lin ]
Brand names: Phyllocontin, Truphylline
Dosage form: intravenous solution (25 mg/mL)
Drug class:Methylxanthines

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 16, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is aminophylline?

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.

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.

Before taking this medicine

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

If possible before you receive aminophylline, tell your caregivers if you have recently had a fever, or if you have ever had:

• a stomach ulcer;

• seizures;

• heart problems;

• fluid in your lungs;

• a thyroid disorder;

• cirrhosis, hepatitis, or other liver problems;

• kidney disease; or

• a serious infection called sepsis.

Tell your doctor if you smoke or have recently stopped smoking. Smoking can affect your aminophylline dose needs.

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