AMINOPHYLLINE (Aminophylline, Somophyllin) Flashcards
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AMINOPHYLLINE (Aminophylline, Somophyllin)
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Name/Class: AMINOPHYLLINE (Aminophylline, Somophyllin)/Methylxanthine Bronchodilator
Description: Aminophylline is a methylxanthine that prolongs bronchodilation and decreased mucus production and has mild cardiac and CNS stimulating effects.
Indications: Bronchospasm in asthma and COPD refractory to sympathomimetics and other bronchodilators and in CHF.
