Bamifylline

Bamifylline is a bronchodilator. It dilates the bronchi (air passage) and used in the management of rerversible airways obstruction such as asthma.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 600 to 900 mg
Single Dose: 750 (750)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: Before meal.
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Characteristics
Bamifylline HCl is the derivative of Bamifylline. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Xanthine. It belongs to Phosphodiesterase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Bronchodilator pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Bamifylline is 385.46.
Contraindications
Bamifylline is contraindicated in conditions like Hyperthyroidism,Myocardial infarction,Hypersensitivity,Gastric ulcer.
Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Bamifylline include Vomiting, Cardiac arrhythmias, Dehydration, Diuresis, Agitation.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Bamifylline are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Nausea, Rashes, Urticaria, Itching, Dermatitis, GI irritation, Slight distal tremors, Gastralgia, CNS stimulation.
Indications
Bamifylline is primarily indicated in conditions like Asthma, Pulmonary affections.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Bamifylline was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Tabs Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Warnings
Bamifylline should be administered with caution in patients with severe heart failure, serious hypertension, hepatic and renal insufficiency, gastric ulcer and hyperthyroidism.
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