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| Pronunciation |
 (am
in OFF i lin, am oh BAR bi tal,
& e FED rin) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Amesec®[OTC] |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Theophylline Derivative |
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| Use |
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Symptomatic relief of asthma |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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See individual agents |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Adults: Oral: 1 capsule every 6 hours |
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| Dietary Considerations |
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Should be administered with water 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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Use vasoconstrictors with caution since ephedrine may enhance cardiostimulation and vasopressor effects of sympathomimetics |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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Prescribe erythromycin with caution to patients taking theophylline products. Erythromycin will delay the normal metabolic inactivation of theophyllines leading to increased blood levels; this has resulted in nausea, vomiting and CNS restlessness |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Capsule: Aminophylline 130 mg, amobarbital 24 mg, and ephedrine sulfate 24 mg |
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