
INGREDIENTS:
Active ingredient : Aminophylline 100 mg Excipients: mannitol, colloidal silicon dioxide , copolyvidonum VA- 64 , talc, magnesium stearate , ethyl cellulose , hydroxypropyl cellulose , titanium dioxide , macrogol , polysorbate and coloring E 132 1 coated tablet .
ACTION:
Novphylline ® relieves breathing difficulties . It is believed to stimulate breathing and relaxes ( loosen ) the bronchial muscles and relieves pulmonary blood roads.
INDICATIONS:
The preparation is applied only on prescription .
The preparation is shown in :
• as an additional treatment to the inhalation therapy with other drugs in the treatment of the symptoms of chronic asthma or bronchospasm associated with other chronic pulmonary diseases.
CONTRAINDICATIONS :
The doctor conducting the treatment must be familiar with all current and past conditions of the patient ! Before treatment Alert your doctor if you have had or suffer from : acute pulmonary edema, decompensated heart failure , liver failure , acute myocardial infarction, underactive thyroid gland , fever , sepsis, active gastritis or active stomach ulcers , convulsions, irregular and rapid heart beat (arrhythmia and tachycardia) .
SIDE EFFECTS
Warn your doctor if you during treatment appear unrelated to the underlying pain complaints. Lighter side effects are - abdominal pain , restlessness , confusion or change in behavior , diarrhea, vomiting of blood, low blood pressure , tremor, prolonged vomiting . More severe side effects that are not always preceded by the above minor are: fast heartbeat , disruption of the heart rhythm or convulsions . For a longer intake are more common adverse reactions compared with their frequency in single high doses . More often side effects occur in adult patients. Adverse reactions that need medical attention are heartburn , vomiting and hypersensitivity with skin manifestations . Adverse reactions requiring intervention if symptoms last longer or worry you - headache , increased urination , insomnia , nausea, nervousness , rapid heartbeat , tremor . These phenomena are common in quickly reaching effective concentrations in children and adults.
OVERDOSE
Follow the dosage specified by the doctor ! Often there is an overdose when taking novphylline ®! Phenomena of overdose may begin with abdominal pain , restlessness, confusion, diarrhea, coughing up blood , low blood pressure , convulsions , rapid heart rate , resting tremor , vomiting . Overdose may immediately be manifested by severe phenomena - accelerating irregular heartbeat , seizures. Those patients experiencing seizures are at risk of a shortage of oxygen , the effect on muscle tone , renal failure . When taking a high dose and the occurrence of any of the above symptoms you should consult your doctor ! Treatment is carried out by a doctor - lavage ( if the patient does not vomit ) and activated charcoal to absorb the excess of preparation. Symptomatic treatment .
WARNINGS
Novphylline is a preparation in which a dose close to healing may develop side effects , so you need to carefully monitor any complaint unrelated to the underlying disease and to communicate to the doctor ! The most common are abdominal pain, vomiting, loss of orientation. Taking novphylline ® changes the results of some blood and urine tests . Therefore, research Inform your doctor that you are being treated with this drug !
Interactions
Taking preparation novphylline with other drugs should consult a doctor. Medications that decrease the emission of drug from the body and creating a risk of poisoning are: alcohol , cimetidine, contraceptives containing estrogen agents, certain antibiotics , certain cardiovascular agents.
Other drugs increase the secretion of the agent from the body and reducing its effects . These are a number of anticonvulsants , sedatives .
Novphylline opposes cardiovascular effects of certain preparations turns calming effect on some vehicles in exciting. Importantly, novphylline can inhibit the effects of drugs which are used in the same sufferings . Can reverse the effects of neuromuscular blockers. Active and passive smokers have an increased excretion of drug and hence reduce the effect of preparation !
Pregnancy and lactation
This drug is used during pregnancy and nursing only according to the benefit / risk doctor !
Novphylline crosses the placenta and if you have taken must be followed exactly prescribed by the doctor doses because fetal seen rapid heartbeat , agitation, vomiting. Weakly inhibit uterine contractions . In breast milk at about 1% and causing unrest in the newborn .
EFFECTS ON THE ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES
No evidence of violation of reflexes .
METHOD AND DOSAGE
The dosage is individual , must take account of the physician in conjunction with the therapeutic response. It starts with a low dose to achieve for several days to a maintenance dose .
The frequency of daily intake was also individual - can run from 6 to 12 hours. Six hours is the most suitable space for children and smokers: eight hours is suitable for adult smoking , in neonates and patients with hepatic impairment 12 hours is appropriate intervals. Adopted with water immediately before, during or after meals.
The starting dose is 5 mg / kg ( 3 tablets of 100 mg) and supporting a total daily dose of 9,6 mg / kg ( up to 6 tablets of 100 mg) divided in 8 hrs smoking adult patients . It is for smokers and patients with cardiac decompensation , cor pulmonale , liver disorders individualization of dose . In children, the starting dose is 5 mg / kg, a maintenance dose of 20 mg / kg per day divided in intervals of 6 to 12 hours.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS
Coated tablets of 100 mg, 20 pieces per pack . Coated tablets of 100 mg, 40 pieces in a package.
STORAGE
In a dry and dark place at a temperature below 25 ° C. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN ! Do not expose to direct sunlight ! Do not store in damp areas .
SHELF LIFE
Three (3 ) years from date of manufacture. Do not use after this date !