Drug Information
Generic Name:
Aminophylline
Pronunciation:
am-in-AH-fil-lin
Product Name:
N/A
Category:
Bronchodilators
How is it given?:
intravenous (IV), by mouth (PO)
Uses:
Treatment of bronchospasm due to asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, emphysema
Comment:
This drug causes relaxation of the bronchi (breathing tubes) and allows air to enter and exit the lungs easier. Theophylline is a liquid/tablet form of Aminophylline.