Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Chloride
Chemical Class
Xanthine
Pharmacological Group
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Uses
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Chemical Class
Xanthine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Bronchodilator pharmacological group
Aminophylline also known as Metaphylline. Aminophylline Hydrate is the derivative of Aminophylline. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Xanthine. It belongs to Phosphodiesterase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Bronchodilator pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Aminophylline is 420.40.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV Inf
0.5 mg/ kg/hr — As recommended.
Maintenance dose.
2
Adult · IV Inf
350 mg — As recommended.
Maintain for 12 hours afterloading
3
Adult · PO
100 to 300 mg — 8 hourly
After food
4
Adult · Slow IV
250 to 500 mg — As recommended.
Over 20 min
5
Child · IV Infusion
1 to 1.2 mg/kg.hr — As recommended.
Maintenance for 24 hours or As Required
6
Child · IV Infusion
6 mg/kg — As recommended.
Load for once over 20 minutes
Safety Alerts
You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to aminophylline or theophylline
If possible before you receive aminophylline, tell your caregivers if you have recently had a fever, or if you have ever had: a stomach ulcer
fluid in your lungs
a thyroid disorder
cirrhosis , hepatitis, or other liver problems
Important Warnings
In an emergency, you may not be able to tell caregivers about your health conditions
Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows you received aminophylline
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Tell your caregivers right away if you have: vomiting or severe nauseafast or irregular heartbeatsa seizurehigh blood sugar --increased thirstincreased urinationdry mouthfruity breath odoror low potassium level --leg crampsconstipationirregular heartbeats
Drug Interactions
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take
which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect aminophylline
especially: cimetidine
disulfiram
interferon alfa
lithium
tacrine
ticlopidine
Storage
Liq Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Suppositories Store in a well closed container. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Tab, Inj Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 34.8
DRAP approved maximum price · per 60ml · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 60mlRs 34.8
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