Retothylline 200mg Injection is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.Retothylline 200mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein by a doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Get the injection for as long as it is prescribed to you. Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check for medicine levels in the blood.The most common side effects of this medicine include chest pain and discomfort, dizziness, fainting, rash or itching, swelling of the face, breathing difficulties, headache, and nausea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised not to consume alcohol or do not smoke while on treatment. You must avoid high caffeinated products like coffee, tea, and dark chocolates as it enhances drug side effects.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease or if you have heart-related problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting the treatment.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Retothylline 200mg Injection.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Retothylline 200mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Retothylline 200mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Retothylline 200mg Injection can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.

- Driving : SAFE

Retothylline 200mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Retothylline 200mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Retothylline 200mg Injection is recommended.

- Liver : CAUTION

Retothylline 200mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Retothylline 200mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

ampoule of 2 ml Injection

Chemical Class :: Xanthines Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY
Action Class :: Theophylline & its derivatives

Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)|Treatment and prevention of Asthma

Store below 30?C

Q. Is Retothylline 200mg Injection a steroid?::: No, Retothylline 200mg Injection is not a steroid. It is a methylxanthine drug which relaxes smooth muscles around the airways of the lungs. It belongs to bronchodilator group of medicines. It relaxes the air passages in the lungs making it easier to breathe.| Q. Does Retothylline 200mg Injection cause tachycardia?::: Yes, Retothylline 200mg Injection may cause increased or rapid heart rate (tachycardia). It may also cause irregular heart beat, palpitations, and low blood pressure. Immediately contact the doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. It is important to inform your doctor if you are a heart patient, as regular check on heart rate and blood pressure may be advised.| Q. Is Retothylline 200mg Injection a stimulant?::: Yes, Retothylline 200mg Injection is a central nervous system stimulant. During treatment with Retothylline 200mg Injection, the patient may experience headache, irritability, and sleeplessness, or inability to fall asleep (insomnia), lightheadedness, and dizziness. Discuss with your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms.

Chest pain
Dizziness
Fainting
Rash
Itching
Swelling
Headache
Nausea