THEOPHYLLINE IN 5% DEXTROSE IV SOLN. 400MG/0.5L

BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE:
* Inform your Doctor or Pharmacist if you are allergic to any prescription or
non-prescription medicine; taking other medicines or have other medical
problems; pregnant planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
* Check with your Doctor Pharmacists or Nurse if information in this
leaflet causes you special concern or if you want additional information
about your medicine and its use.
COMMON USE FOR THIS MEDICINE:
1- For the treatment and prevention of bronchospasm in patients with ASTHMA
2- For the treatment and prevention of reversible bronchospasm associated
with EMPHYSEMA
3- For the treatment and prevention of reversible bronchospasm associated
with CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
HOW TO USE THIS MEDICINE:
Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label unless instructed
differently by your doctor
* This medication is usually given by injection and administered by a
healthcare professional.
* DO NOT CHANGE BRANDS without consulting the physician or pharmacist.
* AVOID large amounts of CAFFEINE-CONTAINING beverages such as tea coffee
cocoa and cola drinks.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU MISS A DOSE:
Take when remembered unless time for next dose. No double doses.
HOW TO STORE THIS MEDICINE:
Keep in original closed container in a dark cool and dry place away from
children. Discard unneeded medicine.
CALL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOU EXPERIENCE:
Headache; Difficulty falling asleep; Nausea; Irregular heartbeat; Skin rash;
Jitteriness; Jerkings of face trunk or extremities; Vomiting.
OTHER SIDE EFFECTS:
Nervousness; Stomach discomfort or pain; Diarrhea; Dizziness; Muscle cramps;
Shakiness.
If symptoms are mild but do not go away or are bothersome check with your
doctor. IF ANY OF THE ABOVE SIDE EFFECTS IS SEVERE CALL YOUR DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.
PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS:
* Safety of use during pregnancy has not been established. This medicine
SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING PREGNANCY unless benefit justifies potential risk
to the fetus. CALL YOUR DOCTOR.
* DO NOT DRINK alcoholic beverages or take alcohol-containing preparations
while being treated with this medicine.
* Because of INTERACTIONS report the use of any other prescription or
nonprescription medicines including natural/herbal remedies to your doctor.