DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION

Deriphyllin Injection

Prescription Required

MANUFACTURER

Zydus Cadila

SALT COMPOSITION

Etofylline (84.7mg) + Theophylline (25.3mg)

STORAGE

Store below 30°C

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INTRODUCTION

Deriphyllin Injection is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe.

Deriphyllin Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, headache, and restlessness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any heart, kidney and liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

USES OF DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION

Asthma

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

BENEFITS OF DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION

In Asthma

Asthma is a condition in which your airways become narrow and as a result, breathing becomes difficult. Deriphyllin Injection helps in easy breathing by widening your airways. It also gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Regular exercise and yoga can help improve the symptoms of asthma in the long term, in addition to improving overall health.

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SIDE EFFECTS OF DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Deriphyllin

Nausea

Vomiting

Headache

Restlessness

HOW TO USE DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW DERIPHYLLIN INJECTION WORKS

Deriphyllin Injection is a combination of two bronchodilators: Etofylline and Theophylline. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. This makes breathing easier.