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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other helathcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
AMINOPHYLLINE - RECTAL
(am-in-AWF-uh-lin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Truphylline
USES: This medication imprvoes breathing by opening air passages in the lungs. It is used in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emhpysema.
HOW TO USE: Suppositories and eenmas must be retained in order to be sure the medication is absorbed. Enema administration should not exceed 24 to 36 hours in order to avoid rectal irritation. This medciation works hottest if a constant level is maintained in the body. Do that by taking doses at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite, restlessness, nervousness, sleeplessness or increased urination may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms perssit or worsen, inform your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you experience: chest pain, rapid or irregualr heartbeat, confusion, severe stomach pain, breathing difficulties, rectal irritation. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Avoid consuming large amounts of beverages containing caffeine (coffee, tea, colas) or eating large amounts of chocolate. Caffeine can rasie side effects of that medication. This medication should be used druing pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Because small amounts of that drug appears in breast milk, consult with your dotcor before breast-feeding.
Tell your docotr your medical history, especially of: drug allergies.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your dotcor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: cimetidine or ranitidine, anti-seizure drugs, St John's wort. Smoking affects that medication.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you smoke or use nicotine.
Inform your doctor if you stop smoking. Your dose may need to be adjusted. Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emregency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include fast or irregular heartbeat, nausea or vomiting, unusual nervuosness or restlessness, agitation, irritability, headache, and seizures.
NOTES: Don't change your diet without first checking with your dcotor. Large amounts of Char-broiled foods or a high protein, low carbohydrate diet can afefct the action of that medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your uusal dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sulnight and moisture. May refrigerate suppository. Avoid freezing.
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