Deriphyllin Retard 300 Tablet

Deriphyllin Retard 300 Tablet is prescribed to patients who suffer from conditions like acute or chronic respiratory conditions and experience asthma, difficulty in breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, breathlessness, whooping cough and several other conditions.

The tablet is manufactured by Zydus Cadila and contains the medicine Etofylline and Theophylline. The recommended dose for the drug is 300 or 600 mg once a day in the morning or evening.

A doctor’s prescription is not required to get this medicine and it can be obtained from any drug store. Deriphyllin Retard 300 Tablet helps the patient by relieving them of most of the above-mentioned symptoms, majorly by improving the flow of air in the air passages and reducing the difficulties faced while breathing.

The primary working principle of the tablet is to inhibit the phosphodiesterase enzymes in the body, and in turn, by relaxing muscles & opening air passages, resulting in easy breathing.

Take exactly as directed; do not exceed recommended dosage. Avoid smoking (smoking may interfere with drug absorption as well as exacerbate condition for which medication is prescribed). If you are smoking when dosage is prescribed; inform prescriber if you stop smoking (dosage may need to be adjusted to prevent toxicity).

Preferable to take on empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals), with a full glass of water. Do not chew of crush sustained release forms; capsules may be opened and contents sprinkled on soft food (do not chew beads).

• Asthma

• Bronchitis

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (Copd)

• Allergy

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Headache

• Nervousness

• Seizures

• Allergic Skin Reaction

• Stomach Discomfort And Pain

• Sleeplessness

• Restlessness

• How long is the duration of effect?

  On average, the effects of the medication can last for 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  Patients can start observing the effects of the medication within an hour of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for pregnant women. You must consult with your doctor before taking it.

• Is it habit forming?

  There have been no specific habit forming tendencies reported with this drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  If you are breastfeeding your child, do not have this medication as it can lead to health problems in the baby.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is not recommended to take it with alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  As this medication can cause blurred vision and drowsiness. It is not recommended to drive after consuming this medication.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Yes, it can affect kidney function and is generally not given to patients with a known history of kidney disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Yes, it can affect kidney function and is generally not given to patients with a known history of kidney disease.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Deriphyllin Retard 300 Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Dericip Retard 300 Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• DERIPHYLLIN OD 300MG TABLET

  Zydus Cadila

• Dericip 69 Mg/231 Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Etosal Tablet

  Indica Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  You can take the medication as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose of it. Generally, missing a dose is not considered very serious.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  If you feel that you have taken too much of this, contact your doctor immediately.

Deriphyllin works by relaxing the muscles of the airways in the lungs. It also reduces the sensitivity of lungs to allergens that cause irritation and constriction of muscles in the chest and the lungs. Also, it competitively inhibit type III and type IV phosphodiesterase (PDE). PDE is an enzyme that leads to the breakdown of cyclic AMP in the smooth muscle cells. It also counters bronchoconstriction by binding to adenosine A2B receptors and antagonizing adenosine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  When taken with alcohol, this medicine can lead to more drowsiness. Thus, it is not recommended to take it with alcohol.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication should not be taken in combination with Carbamazepine, Fluvoxamine, Phenytoin, Adenosine, Albuterol, Nevirapine, Nicotine, Nifedipine, Norfloxacin, Propranolol. and Obidoxime. Consult a doctor before taking this medicine if you are taking any of the above-mentioned drugs.

• Interaction with Food

  There are no interactions with any food.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication should be taken with cautious if you have a history of heart disorder, seizures disorder, liver disease, hypertension and so on. Your doctor might suggest you some other substitute of this medication.

• Ques : What is Deriphyllin Retard 300 Tablet?

  Ans : Deriphyllin has Etophylline and Theophylline as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by calming muscles and opening airways, constricting of the phosphodiesterase enzymes.

• Ques : What are the uses of Deriphyllin Retard 300 Tablet?

  Ans : Deriphyllin is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Deriphyllin Retard 300 Tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach upset.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Deriphyllin Retard 300 Tablet?

  Ans : Deriphyllin Retard 300 Tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : Does the use of Deriphyllin cause insomnia (inability to sleep)?

  Ans : Yes, using Deriphyllin can cause insomnia (inability to sleep).

• Ques : Does high doses of Deriphyllin cause serious side effects?

  Ans : Yes, higher doses of Deriphyllin can cause serious side effects such as headache, upset stomach, heartbeat abnormalities, tremors and seizures.

• Ques : Can Deriphyllin Retard Tablet be used for difficulty in breathing and asthma?

  Ans : Yes. Deriphyllin is used for difficulty in breathing and asthma. It is also used for breath shortness.

• Ques : what precautions should you take while using Deriphyllin Retard Tablet?

  Ans : Deriphyllin Retard Tablet should be used with some precautions. It is important to take care of these precautions to avoid worsening conditions.

• Etofylline- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/etofylline

• Theophylline- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/5967-84-0

• THEOPHYLLINE (ANHYDROUS)- theophylline tablet, extended release- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2016 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1f2a4716-34fe-4a2c-8bbf-5ed16772a967