Deriphyllin Injection

• Deriphyllin Injection is used in the treatment and prevention of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Nausea Vomiting Stomach upset Headache Restlessness

If you experience any persistent or severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

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

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

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  Alcohol:

  Deriphyllin Injection may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

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  Driving:

  It is not known whether Deriphyllin Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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  Kidney:

  There is limited information available on the use of Deriphyllin Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

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  Liver:

  Deriphyllin Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Deriphyllin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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  Pregnancy:

  Deriphyllin Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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  Breastfeeding:

  Deriphyllin Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Deriphyllin Injection can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.