InjectionRetothylline 200mg Injection
About this Medicine
Retothylline 200mg 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. Retothylline 200mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein by a doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Get the injection for as long as it is prescribed to you. Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check for medicine levels in the blood.The most common side effects of this medicine include chest pain and discomfort, dizziness, fainting, rash or itching, swelling of the face, breathing difficulties, headache, and nausea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised not to consume alcohol or do not smoke while on treatment. You must avoid high caffeinated products like coffee, tea, and dark chocolates as it enhances drug side effects.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease or if you have heart-related problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting the treatment.
How it Works
Retothylline 200mg Injection is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.
Key Facts
Chemical Class :: Xanthines Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY|Action Class :: Xanthine Derivatives- Respiratory
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