Minomal R175mg
Rx- Generic:
- Aminophylline
- Company:
- Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
৳ 1.23/unit
Pack: ৳ 1.23
At a glance
Aminophylline is a bronchodilator used for the treatment and prevention of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It relaxes airway muscles and makes breathing easier.
Indications
Treatment and prophylaxis of bronchospasm associated with asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis; treatment of cardiac asthma and left ventricular or congestive cardiac failure in adults.
Dosage
Oral (Chronic bronchospasm):
- Adults: Initially 225-450 mg twice daily; increase if necessary
- Children (>3 years): 12 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses; increase to 24 mg/kg/day after 1 week
Intravenous (Acute severe bronchospasm):
- Adults: Loading dose: 5 mg/kg (ideal body weight) or 250-500 mg (25 mg/mL) slow injection/infusion over 20-30 min; Maintenance: 0.5 mg/kg/hour
- Children: Loading dose same as adults; Maintenance: 6 months-9 years: 1 mg/kg/hour; 10-16 years: 0.8 mg/kg/hour
Side effects
Common side effects: Gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hematemesis, epigastric pain, tremor, headache, irritability, restlessness, insomnia, twitching, palpitations, tachycardia, hypotension, flushing, albuminuria, diuresis, hematuria.
Serious (high doses): Ventricular arrhythmias, seizures, reactivation of peptic ulcer, circulatory failure, reflex hyperexcitability.
Precautions & warnings
- Used for prevention and treatment of asthma and COPD
- Does not work immediately; keep a rescue inhaler for emergencies
- Regular blood tests (potassium levels and drug levels) required
- Inform doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart disease
- Smoking history may require dose adjustment
- Do not discontinue without consulting your doctor
- Avoid high caffeine products (coffee, tea, dark chocolate)