Graphyllin Tablet
Manufacturer
Gracure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Etofylline (77mg) + Theophylline (23mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Graphyllin Tablet is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) by relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Graphyllin Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, headache, and restlessness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Graphyllin Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Graphyllin Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How it works
Graphyllin Tablet is a combination of two bronchodilators: Etofylline and Theophylline. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. This makes breathing easier.
Quick Tips
Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food. Keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you. Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease or if you have a smoking history. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better. Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the recommended storage condition for Graphyllin Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
What is Graphyllin Tablet?
Graphyllin Tablet is a combination of two bronchodilators: Etofylline / Etophylline and Theophylline. They belong to a family of medicines called bronchodilators and work by widening the air passages in your lungs which allows you to breathe more easily and feel less congested. It is indicated in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (chest disease).
Does Graphyllin Tablet cause insomnia (inability to sleep)?
Yes, Graphyllin Tablet can cause insomnia. If you experience any sleep disturbances while using the drug, consult your doctor.
Does high doses of Graphyllin Tablet cause serious side effects?
High doses of Graphyllin Tablet can cause severe side effects. These may include nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. The patient may experience a faster heart rate or may shake uncontrollably. Severe cases of overdose may cause seizures, coma or may prove to be fatal. In case of overdose, contact the nearest hospital emergency room immediately.
