Deriphyllin Retard 150 Strip Of 30 Tablets
Medical Description
Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet is to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a condition where the airway is narrowed or swollen due to the presence of mucous, which leads to breathing difficulties and coughing.
Deriphyllin Retard 150 contains etofylline and theophylline as its active ingredients, known as bronchodilators medicine. This medicine works by relaxing the muscles of the airway and cleaning any obstruction.
Deriphyllin Retard 150 should be taken for the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. You can take this medicine with or without food but it is advised to take it at the same time every day for optimal benefit.
Before using the Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and also about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹32.47 |
You Save | ₹4.43 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Theophylline(35.0 Mg) + Etofylline(115.0 Mg) |
Uses | Asthma, COPD |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain |
Therapy | DRUGS FOR CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE |
Uses of DERIPHYLLIN RETARD 150 STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
Contraindications of DERIPHYLLIN RETARD 150 STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
- If you are allergic to theophylline, etofylline or any other ingredients of the Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet.
- If you have a rare blood disorder called porphyria.
- If this tablet is given along with other medicines like ephedrine to treat asthma to children less than 6 years of age,
- Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet should not be used in children under 6 months of age.
Side effects of DERIPHYLLIN RETARD 150 STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
Precautions and Warnings of DERIPHYLLIN RETARD 150 STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any heart problems, including high blood pressure.
- You have problems with your heart, liver or kidney.
- You have fits.
- You have fever or a viral infection.
- You have difficulty passing urine (in male patients).
- You have stomach ulcers or a thyroid problem.
- You are a smoker or have a habit of drinking alcohol, which may alter the way this medicine works.
Directions for Use of DERIPHYLLIN RETARD 150 STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
- Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not discontinue the medicine on your own.
Storage and disposal of DERIPHYLLIN RETARD 150 STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
- Store Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablets at room temperature in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips of DERIPHYLLIN RETARD 150 STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
- Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet is used to manage the signs and symptoms of asthma, bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), such as wheezing, coughing and difficulty breathing.
- Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose.
- Do not stop taking this medicine on your own, even if you feel better, unless your doctor tells you to.
- Also, do not take any other medicine without confirming with your doctor during treatment with Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet.
- Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history....
- You must inform your doctor if you drink alcohol frequently or days before starting treatment.
- Also, inform your doctor if you are going to have an operation or if you have had a flu injection.
- Some individuals may experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and abdominal pain after taking Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet. Consult your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
Dosage of DERIPHYLLIN RETARD 150 STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of DERIPHYLLIN RETARD 150 STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
How Does It Work?
- Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet contains theophylline and etofylline and they are known as bronchodilators.
- Etofylline is a derivative of theophylline. It works by dilating and relaxing the airway muscles.
- Theophylline decreases swelling in the lungs of asthma patients and helps to relieve the feeling of blockage.
Interactions of DERIPHYLLIN RETARD 150 STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
- Antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin and Enoxacin may increase the effect of this medicine.
- Medicines like Aminoglutethimide, Isoprenaline, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Rifampicin, Ritonavir, Sulphinpyrazone, Barbiturates and Hypericum perforatum may reduce the effect of Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet....
- Other medicines that can interact with Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet are Halothane, anticancer medicines such as Lomustine, Lithium, Steroids, Diuretics, Ephedrine and Ketamine.
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet be given to patients with heart disorders?
Q: Can Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet be given to patients with diabetic patients?
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Q: Does Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet cause drowsiness?
Q: Should I stop taking Deriphyllin Retard tablet, if I start feeling better?
Q: What are the side effects of Deriphyllin?
Q: Is Deriphyllin Retard 150 an antibiotic?
Q: Can Deriphyllin be taken daily?
Q: Is Deriphyllin good for cough?
Q: Can we take Deriphyllin empty stomach?
Q: What is the action of Deriphyllin?
- Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet contains theophylline and etofylline and they are known as bronchodilators.
- Etofylline is a derivative of theophylline. It works by dilating and relaxing the airway muscles.
- Theophylline decreases swelling in the lungs of asthma patients and helps to relieve the feeling of blockage.
References
- Uniphyllin Continus 200 mg prolonged release tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 16 May 2022]
- Uniphyllin Continus 200 mg prolonged release tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 16 May 2022]
- Etofylline nicotinate: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action | DrugBank Online [Internet]. Go.drugbank.com. 2022 [cited 16 May 2022]
- CDSCO - Etofylline/Theophylline [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 16 May 2022]
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