Etaphylline

Also known as: Acefylline Piperazine

Drug #1882

Etaphylline is a generic name of acefylline piprazine used in the symptomatic treatment of dyspnoea in chronic broncho-pneumopathies, in the absence of respiratory decompensation and pulmonary emphysema. It stimulate the respiratory bulbar centers and vasomotor. Excite the heart, increases the force of contraction and the rate of heartbeat. It also stimulate the central nervous system.

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Primary Characteristics

Etaphylline is also known as Acefylline Piperazine.

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Piperazine.

Molecular Weight: 562.54 · Non-proprietary name: Etaphylline.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Etaphylline is primarily indicated in conditions like Bronchitis, Bronchospasm, Emphysema.

Etaphylline is also indicated for secondary conditions like Asthma, Biliary colic, Cardiac insufficiency.

Contraindications

Etaphylline is contraindicated in conditions like Peptic ulcer, Seizures, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

Etaphylline's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
500 mg	500 mg	—	IM/IV
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Etaphylline in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Nausea , Insomnia .

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Etaphylline are Tachycardia .

Etaphylline is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal pain, Alopecia, Diarrhea, Headache, Hyperglycemia, Insomnia, Nausea, Palpitation, Tachycardia, Vomiting .

Warnings / Precautions

It should be given with caution to patients with: peptic ulceration, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, other cardiovascular diseases, uncontrolled seizure disorders, hypoxemia, liver disease. Intravenous injections must be administrated very slowly. Lactation: discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, according to the importance of the drug to the mother.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Etaphylline should be stored Ampules, suppositories.

Drug Classification

1.25.2.3 — Cough sedatives