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Biofylin 250mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Biofylin 250mg Injection is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
Biofylin 250mg Injection is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
Biofylin 250mg Injection is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
Uses of Biofylin Injection
Benefits of Biofylin Injection
In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Biofylin 250mg Injection helps the lungs’ airways to stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways, making it easier for the air to get in and out. It relieves COPD symptoms, such as tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing, and helps one carry out 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 by the doctor.
Side effects of Biofylin 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 Biofylin
- Irritation
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Restlessness
- Convulsion
- Gastrointestinal irritation
- Irritability
- Increased production of urine
- Shakiness
- Increased gastric acid secretion
- Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
How to use Biofylin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Biofylin 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Biofylin 250mg 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biofylin 250mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Biofylin 250mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Biofylin 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Biofylin 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Biofylin 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Biofylin 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Biofylin 250mg Injection
₹11/Injection
Aminophyllin 250mg Injection
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Biofylin 250mg Injection for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- It is given as a slow injection into veins or as a drip under the supervision of a doctor.
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Methylxanthines & Theophylline Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Theophylline & its derivatives
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Biofylin 250mg Injection a steroid/ an antibiotic?
Biofylin 250mg Injection is not a steroid or antibiotic, it belongs to xanthine derivatives class of medications
Is aminophylline same as theophylline?
No. Aminophylline is a complex of theophylline and ethylenediamine
Does Biofylin 250mg Injection cause dyspnea/ diuresis/ bradycardia/ tachycardia?
Biofylin 250mg Injection is known to cause dyspnea, diuresis or tachycardia. However, it does not cause bradycardia. Consult your doctor, if you experience any side effects.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Boushey HA. Drugs Used in Asthma. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 345.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 53, 1350-51.
- Aminophylline. Gloucester UK: Hameln Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 1990 [revised 23 Jan. 2015]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: Vaniputhur,T.N.Palayam,Gobi Taluk-Erode-638506
Country of origin: India
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