Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Aminolin Injection
Description:
Aminolin Injection is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
Aminolin Injection is given as a slow injection into veins or as drip by the doctor. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Get the injection for as long as it is prescribed. Do not miss any doses, in case you missed a dose, get it as soon as you remember it. Your doctor may get regular blood tests to monitor the level of medicine in your blood.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, feeling restless or irritable, tremors, increased urination, headache, insomnia. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol or do not smoke while on treatment with this medicine.
Earlier taking this medicine, let your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease or if you have heart-related problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting the treatment.
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Aminolin
- Irritation
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Restlessness
- Convulsion
- Gastrointestinal irritation
- Irritability
- Increased production of urine
- Shakiness
- Increased gastric acid secretion
- Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Side Effects:
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
Warning & Precautions:
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Aminolin Injection. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aminolin Injection 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.
Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aminolin Injection 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.
Aminolin Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Aminolin Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aminolin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Aminolin Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aminolin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. Is Aminolin Injection a steroid/ an antibiotic?
Aminolin Injection is not a steroid or antibiotic, it belongs to xanthine derivatives class of medications
Q. Is aminophylline same as theophylline?
No. Aminophylline is a complex of theophylline and ethylenediamine
Q. Does Aminolin Injection cause dyspnea/ diuresis/ bradycardia/ tachycardia?
Aminolin Injection is known to cause dyspnea, diuresis or tachycardia. However, it does not cause bradycardia. Consult your doctor, if you experience any side effects.