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Use and Dosing

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Acute bronchial asthma, bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema

Note: Individually titrate dosage according to the severity of the condition and the response of the patient

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Indications

Contraindications

Black Box Warnings

Dosing Adjustment

Renal Dose Adjustment (Based on CrCl)

Hepatic Dose Adjustment

Warnings/Precautions

Cautions: Use cautiously in

Pregnancy/Breast Feeding

Pregnancy Category:C

Breastfeeding: Probably unsafe; Anticipate occasional stimulant effects in infants because of the relatively high levels in milk and a previous report with theophylline. No severe adverse reactions are expected. Avoid breastfeeding for 3-4 hrs after a dose to minimize amounts excreted in milk. This information is based upon LactMed database (available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT last accessed 8 February 2011). Manufacturer advises caution.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Pharmacology

Brands and Availability

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US Trade Name(s)

US Availability

Lufyllin

Dylix

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Canadian Trade Name(s)

Canadian Availability

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UK Trade Name(s)

UK Availability

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Australian Trade Name(s)

Australian Availability


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Classification

Pulmonary

Bronchodilators
Methylxanthines

Allergy & Immunology

Bronchodilators
Methylxanthines

Pricing

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Pill

Drug Name: Lufyllin 200 MG Oral Tablet

Ingredient(s): Dyphylline

Imprint: WALLACE;521

Color(s): White

Shape: Rectangle

Size (mm): 11.00

Score: 2

Inactive Ingredient(s): N/A

Drug Label Author:
Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

DEA Schedule:
Non-Scheduled


Drug Name: Lufyllin 400 MG Oral Tablet

Ingredient(s): Dyphylline

Imprint: WALLACE;731

Color(s): White

Shape: Capsule

Size (mm): 15.00

Score: 2

Inactive Ingredient(s): N/A

Drug Label Author:
Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

DEA Schedule:
Non-Scheduled