Diprophylline
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Diprophylline is a derivative of theophylline, used as a bronchodilator. The action and uses are similar to those of theophylline.
Indications
Diprophylline is primarily indicated in conditions like Airway obstruction, Apnea, Bronchospasm, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Asthma, Obstructive airway disease.
Contraindications
Diprophylline
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Diprophylline, which give rise to further complications include Convulsions, Cardiac arrhythmias, Hypotension, Gynecomastia. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Diprophylline include Hypotension, Death, Vomiting, Tachycardia, Cardiac arrhythmias, Hematemesis, Convulsions, Dehydration, Diuresis, Agitation. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Diprophylline are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Restlessness, Palpitation, Insomnia, Abdominal pain, Tremor, Nausea and vomiting, GI irritation.
Warnings
It should be use with caution in patients with severe cardiac, kidney or liver disease, hyperthyroidism, congestive heart failure (CHF), peptic ulcer. It should be use with caution in neonates and elderly persons.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
15 mg/kg of body weight (15 (15)) 6 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Diprophylline was found.
Storage
Tab, Cap, Inj Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.