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How to Take Aminophylline and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth on an empty stomach. It also comes as solution for injection to be administered by healthcare provider into the vein.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO Chronic bronchospasm As hydrate: Initial: 225-450 mg twice daily, increased if needed. IV Acute severe bronchospasm Loading dose: 5 mg/kg (ideal body wt). Maintenance: 0.5 mg/kg/hr. Rate should not exceed 25 mg/min.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Aminophylline

This medication is a bronchodilator, prescribed for symptoms of asthma, bronchitis and emphysema.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Aminophylline

India :


International :


Phyllocontin, Truphylline.
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