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Deriphyllin Injection

Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)
Deriphyllin Injection 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.
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Product introduction

Deriphyllin Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. 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, stomach upset, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, and restlessness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away 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 and 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.

Benefits of Deriphyllin Injection

Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Deriphyllin Injection 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 tightness in your chest, 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.

Side effects of Deriphyllin Injection

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
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Restlessness
  • Dizziness
  • Dryness in mouth

How to use Deriphyllin Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Deriphyllin Injection works

Deriphyllin Injection is a combination of two bronchodilators: Etofylline and Theophylline. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. This makes breathing easier.

Quick tips

  • Deriphyllin Injection is used for treatment and prevention of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • 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 test to monitor potassium level 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Deriphyllin Injection.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Deriphyllin Injection 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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Deriphyllin Injection 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 Injection can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Deriphyllin Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Deriphyllin Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Deriphyllin Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Deriphyllin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions

Deriphyllin Injection 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).
Yes, the use of Deriphyllin Injection may cause insomnia. If you experience any sleep disturbances while using the drug, consult your doctor.
Yes, high doses of Deriphyllin Injection can cause very serious effects. The patient may have nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. The patient may experience a faster heart rate or may shake uncontrollably. Severe cases of overdose may cause seizures, coma or may prove to be fatal. In case of overdose, contact the nearest hospital emergency room immediately.

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Once A Day
34%
Once A Month
34%
Once A Week
11%
Twice A Day
10%
Thrice A Day
5%
Twice A Month
3%
Twice A Week
2%
Asthma
68%
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
24%
Others
8%
Average
43%
Poor
36%
Excellent
21%
Abdominal upset
36%
Restlessness
29%
Vomiting
7%
Nausea
7%
No Side Effect
7%
With or without food
50%
With food
25%
Empty stomach
25%
Average
44%
Not Expensive
44%
Expensive
11%

Patient concerns

Is it advisable to take these medicine because I am 3.5 months pregnant

Dr. Jyotsna Gupta
Dr. Jyotsna Gupta
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
it is ok to take sompraz, deriphyllin and local inhaler

i m suffering from breathing problem cough chest infame . Do tell chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .So tell which medicines should i take to treat this problem.

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
It is less likely you have copd at this age You need detailed check up and spirometry test for same
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