Deriphyllin Tablet

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.

• Treatment of 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 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.