Etaphylline
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Etaphylline is a generic name of acefylline piprazine used in the symptomatic treatment of dyspnoea in chronic broncho-pneumopathies, in the absence of respiratory decompensation and pulmonary emphysema. It stimulate the respiratory bulbar centers and vasomotor. Excite the heart, increases the force of contraction and the rate of heartbeat. It also stimulate the central nervous system.
Indications
Etaphylline is primarily indicated in conditions like Bronchitis, Bronchospasm, Emphysema, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Asthma, Biliary colic, Cardiac insufficiency.
Contraindications
Etaphylline is contraindicated in conditions like Peptic ulcer,Seizures,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Etaphylline, which give rise to further complications include Nausea, Insomnia.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Etaphylline include Tachycardia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Etaphylline are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Alopecia, Diarrhea, Palpitation, Tachycardia, Insomnia, Abdominal pain, Hyperglycemia.
Warnings
It should be given with caution to patients with: peptic ulceration, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, other cardiovascular diseases, uncontrolled seizure disorders, hypoxemia, liver disease. Intravenous injections must be administrated very slowly. Lactation: discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, according to the importance of the drug to the mother.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.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
500 mg (500 (500)) As recommended. IM/IV —
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 Etaphylline was found.
Storage
Ampules, suppositories Store at room temperature, . Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.