Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Etofylline(77mg), Theophylline(23mg)
Deriphyllin Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
It works by dilating and relaxing the airway muscles. Theophylline decreases swelling in the lungs of asthma patients and helps to relieve the feeling of blockage.
Etofylline is a N-7 substituted theophylline derivative which dose not release theophylline in vitro or in vivo. It therefore has its own pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. Its plasma decay after intravenous administration shows two-compartment kinetics with a rapid distribution.
Pharmacokinetics of theophylline (8.2 mg/kg, n = 10) following intravenous administration could be analyzed by a two-compartment open model. The half-time (T1/2 beta) of theophylline was 5.63 +/- 0.83 hr, and the volume of distribution (Vd) was 0.73 +/- 0.04 l/kg. The elimination rate constant was 0.37 +/- 0.05 hr-1.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Deriphyllin
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Restlessness
If you are allergic to theophylline, etofylline or any other component of this medicine.
If you have a rare blood disorder named porphyria.
If this medicine is given along with other asthma medicines like ephedrine to children less than 6 years of age.
Deriphyllin Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Deriphyllin Tablet.
Deriphyllin Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Deriphyllin Tablet can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.
Deriphyllin Tablet is a combination medicine used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness associated with lung diseases like asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), etc.
Drug-Disease Interactions: a person should tell their medical history to the doctor as ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+THEOPHYLLINE should be used with caution if a person has overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), stomach ulcer, liver problems, seizures (fits) or convulsions, fever, viral infection, high blood pressure
Do not chew, crush or break it. Deriphyllin Tablet
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Deriphyllin Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Deriphyllin Tablet is used for treatment and prevention of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if you have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Deriphyllin Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Deriphyllin Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Q. What is the recommended storage condition for the Deriphyllin Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. What is Deriphyllin Tablet?
Deriphyllin Tablet is a combination of two bronchodilators: Etofylline / Etophylline and Theophylline. They belong to a family of medicines called bronchodilators and work by widening the air passages in your lungs which allows you to breathe more easily and feel less congested. It is indicated in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (chest disease).
Q. Does the use of Deriphyllin Tablet cause insomnia (inability to sleep)?
Yes, the use of Deriphyllin Tablet may cause insomnia. If you experience any sleep disturbances while using the drug, consult your doctor.
Q. Does high doses of Deriphyllin Tablet cause serious side effects?
Yes, high doses of Deriphyllin Tablet can cause very serious effects. The patient may have nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. The patient may experience a faster heart rate or may shake uncontrollably. Severe cases of overdose may cause seizures, coma or may prove to be fatal. In case of overdose, contact the nearest hospital emergency room immediately.
