Aminolin Injection

Aminophylline (25mg)

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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.

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Aminophylline (25mg)

Marketer

Medilife Healthcare

Storage

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Product introduction

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.

Before 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.

Uses of Aminolin Injection

Benefits of Aminolin Injection

Treatment and prevention of Asthma
Asthma is a long-term condition where the airways become inflamed and narrowed, leading to breathing difficulties, coughing, and wheezing. Aminolin Injection helps relax and open the airways, making breathing easier and reducing the frequency and severity of asthma symptoms.

Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that causes airflow blockage and breathing problems, often accompanied by coughing and mucus production. Aminolin Injection helps improve airflow, ease breathing, and enhance exercise tolerance, thereby improving daily functioning and quality of life in people with COPD.

Side effects of Aminolin Injection

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 Aminolin

Irritation
Frequent urge to urinate
Convulsion
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Restlessness
Shakiness
Increased gastric acid secretion
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Gastrointestinal irritation
Irritability
Increased production of urine

How to use Aminolin Injection

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

How Aminolin Injection works

Aminolin Injection is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Aminolin Injection for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
It is given as a slow injection into veins or as a drip under the supervision of a doctor.
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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Aminolin Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Aminolin Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

SAFE

Aminolin Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Aminolin Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Aminolin Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Aminolin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Atenolol (Oral Route)

Do not consume Aminophylline with Atenolol in case of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). If concurrent use is essential, watch out for breathlessness and dizziness and consult your doctor if you experience them.

Life-threatening

Atenolol (Injection Route)

Life-threatening

Betaxolol (Eye Route)

Do not consume Aminophylline with Betaxolol in case of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). If concurrent use is essential, watch out for breathlessness and dizziness and consult your doctor if you experience them.

Life-threatening

Bisoprolol (Oral Route)

Do not consume Aminophylline with Bisoprolol in case of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). If concurrent use is essential, watch out for breathlessness and dizziness and consult your doctor if you experience them.

Life-threatening

Celiprolol (Oral Route)

Do not consume Aminophylline with Celiprolol in case of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). If concurrent use is essential, watch out for breathlessness and dizziness and consult your doctor if you experience them.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aminolin Injection a steroid/ an antibiotic?

Aminolin Injection is not a steroid or antibiotic, it belongs to xanthine derivatives class of medications

Is aminophylline same as theophylline?

No. Aminophylline is a complex of theophylline and ethylenediamine

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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Monoalkylamines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Xanthine Derivatives- Respiratory

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Complete Blood Count

References

Boushey HA. Drugs Used in Asthma. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 345.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 53, 1350-51.
Aminophylline. Gloucester UK: Hameln Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 1990 [revised 23 Jan. 2015]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Medilife Healthcare
Address: 412 E-Square, Subash Road, Vile Parle East, Mumbai - 400057

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Aminolin Injection

Benefits of Aminolin Injection

Side effects of Aminolin Injection

How to use Aminolin Injection

How Aminolin Injection works

All substitutes for Aminolin Injection

Aminocid Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Atenolol (Oral Route)

Atenolol (Injection Route)

Betaxolol (Eye Route)

Bisoprolol (Oral Route)

Celiprolol (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Aminolin Injection a steroid/ an antibiotic?

Is aminophylline same as theophylline?

Does Aminolin Injection cause dyspnea/ diuresis/ bradycardia/ tachycardia?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Complete Blood Count

References

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