Deriphyllin Tablet
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Product introduction
Deriphyllin Tablet is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe.
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.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness, stomach upset, headache, and restlessness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straightaway if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any heart, kidney, or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Deriphyllin Tablet
Benefits of Deriphyllin Tablet
In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Deriphyllin Tablet helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing, and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
In Treatment and prevention of Asthma
Deriphyllin Tablet helps in asthma by relaxing airway muscles, making breathing easier, reducing wheezing, and preventing chest tightness.
Side effects of Deriphyllin Tablet
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
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Headache
- Restlessness
- Dryness in mouth
- Dizziness
How to use Deriphyllin Tablet
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.
Avoid Deriphyllin Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How Deriphyllin Tablet works
Deriphyllin Tablet is a combination of two bronchodilators: Etofylline and Theophylline. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widening them. This makes breathing easier. It also prevents mucus buildup, helping to relieve wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Deriphyllin Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Deriphyllin Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Deriphyllin Tablet can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.
Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Deriphyllin Tablet can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Deriphyllin Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Deriphyllin Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Deriphyllin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Deriphyllin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Deriphyllin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Deriphyllin Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- 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 tests to monitor potassium levels 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.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Deriphyllin Tablet
Once A Day
67%
Twice A Day
33%
What are you using Deriphyllin Tablet for?
Asthma
52%
Chronic obstr*
26%
Others
22%
*Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
How much was the improvement?
Average
48%
Excellent
27%
Poor
24%
What were the side-effects while using Deriphyllin Tablet?
No Side Effec*
50%
Headache
12%
Upset stomach
12%
Vomiting
12%
Restlessness
12%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Deriphyllin Tablet?
With food
71%
With or witho*
14%
Empty stomach
14%
*With or without food
Please rate Deriphyllin Tablet on price
Not Expensive
57%
Average
29%
Expensive
14%
FAQs
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).
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.
Do high doses of Deriphyllin Tablet cause serious side effects?
Yes, high doses of Deriphyllin Tablet can cause serious effects. The patient may have nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. The patient may experience a faster heart rate or may shake uncontrollably. Severe cases of overdose may cause seizures or may prove to be fatal. In case of overdose, contact the nearest hospital emergency room immediately.
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. Ensure it is not accessible to pets, children, and other individuals.
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