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Dyphylline, What happens if I miss a dose, Drugs.com:"Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a dyphylline overdose include nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, tremor (shaking hands or twitching,), restlessness, seizures, and irregular heartbeats."
Drugs.com
P.O. Box 302739, North Harbour, Auckland, Auckland 1330, NZ
http://www.drugs.com/

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Dyphylline, What are the precautions when taking this medicine, HealthandAge.com:"Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines. Wear disease medical alert identification for lung disease. If you are 65 or older, you may have more side effects. Limit caffeine (for example, tea, coffee, cola) and chocolate intake. Use with this medicine may cause nervousness, shakiness, rapid heartbeats, and anxiety. Tell healthcare provider if you stop smoking. Amount of medicine you take may change. Do not change the brand or make of the medicine without talking with healthcare provider. Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved. Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding."
Norvartis
575 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018
US Phone: (212) 798 - 9107
http://www.healthandage.com/

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Dyphylline, What should I avoid while taking dyphylline, LaurusHealth.com:"Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Dyphylline may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.Do not start or stop smoking without the approval of your doctor. Smoking changes the way your body uses dyphylline, and you may need a dose adjustment.

Avoid changing your dose or changing the time of your daily doses. Do not change the brand, generic form, or formulation (tablet, capsule, liquid) of dyphylline that you are taking without the approval of your doctor. Different brands or formulations may require different dosages."
VHA Inc.
220 East Las Colinas Blvd. MIS, Irving, TX 75039-5500 US
HealthInfo@VHA.com
http://www.laurushealth.com/

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Dyphylline, What are the common side effects of this medicine, Medformation.com:"Nervousness, shakiness, and restlessness. Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.

What should I monitor? Watch for changes in breathing. Is breathing better, worse, or about the same? Check blood work. Talk with healthcare provider. If you have asthma, check peak flows. Talk with healthcare provider. Follow up with healthcare provider."
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
1375 WILLOW ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403-2252 US
612 775 1253 fax: 612 775 1249
http://www.medformation.com/

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Dyphylline (Systemic), Precautions While Using This Medicine, MEDLINEplus:"Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits, especially during the first few weeks of your treatment with this medicine.

This medicine may add to the central nervous system (CNS) stimulant effects of caffeine-containing foods or beverages such as chocolate, cocoa, tea, coffee, and cola drinks. Avoid eating or drinking large amounts of these foods or beverages while using this medicine. If you have questions about this, check with your doctor.

Before you have any kind of surgery that requires general anesthesia, tell the medical doctor in charge that you are using this medicine."
Office of Communications and Public Liaison
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20894
Phone: (301) 496-6308 Fax: (301) 496-4450 email: publicinfo@nlm.nih.gov
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

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Lufylline, How Drug Works, Mythos.com:"Asthma is a disease in which the smooth muscles that line the bronchial tubes to the lungs tighten and spasms, narrowing and even obstructing the airway. Bronchitis causes mucus congestion within the airways and obstructs the flow of air into and out of the lungs. Dyphylline relaxes the smooth muscle of the bronchial tubes and opens the airways of the lungs to make breathing easier. It also dilates blood vessels, which increases the heart rate and stimulates breathing."
Mythos Software Corporation
4625 S Ash, Bldg J-1, Tempe, AZ 85282, US
http://www.mythos.com/pharmacy/

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Dyphylline, Indications, RxList.com:"For relief of acute bronchial asthma and for reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Dosage should be individually titrated according to the severity of the condition and the response of the patient. Usual adult dosage: Up to 15 mg/kg every six hours. Appropriate dosage adjustments should be made in patients with impaired renal function."
RxList - The Internet Drug Index: Searchable drug database. RxList LLC
500 3rd Street Suite 530
San Francisco, CA 94107
707-747-0985 fax: 708 575 8638,info@rxlist.com
http://www.rxlist.com/

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Dyphylline, How is it best taken, USAdrug.com:"Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. A liquid (elixir) is available if you cannot swallow pills. Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given."
Customer Service
USA Drug Corporate Office
3017 N. Midland, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
870-535-2411 E-mail:customerservice@usadrug.com

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Dyphylline, What is the most important information I should know about dyphylline, Web Md Health:"Call your doctor right away if you experience nausea, vomiting, insomnia, restlessness, seizures, an increased heart rate, or a headache. These could be signs of too much dyphylline in your blood. Do not start or stop smoking without your doctor's knowledge. Smoking may affect your dosage. Do not take more of this medicine than is prescribed without consulting your doctor. Seek medical attention if you are having increasing difficulty breathing."
WebMD
1175 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA 30361.
212-624-3700service@webmd.net
http://my.webmd.com/content/drugs/

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Dyphylline, How It Works, Whole Health Md:"Dyphylline is a mild bronchodilator, similar in effect to drugs like theophylline and aminophylline. It relaxes the smooth muscle tissue surrounding the bronchial passages, helping to widen the airways and aid breathing.

Range and Frequency: Adults: Dose is based on individual body weight, usually 15 mg per 2.2 lbs (1 kg), or 6.8 mg per lb, up to 4 times a day. Children: Consult pediatrician for appropriate dose."
WholeHealthMD LLC
11150 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 210, Reston, VA 20190.
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/

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