ETOPHYL (250mg (Acefylline piperazin)
Product Code: ETOP01
Made in: Korea
Description:
ACTIVE ELEMENT
Acefylline piperazine: relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, prevents asthmatic seizure,
similar to theophylline
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Acefylline piperazine:
Relaxes smooth muscle
Stimulates the central nervous system
Relaxes coronary artery, increases the need of oxygen of myocardium
Decreases the reabsorption of natrium at glomerulus, causing diuretic
INDICATIONS
Treat asthmatic
ADVANTAGE
Good tolerance
Since Etophyl does not release theophylline, this drug does not cause side-effect of theophylline.
LEAFLET
READ THE LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN
ETOPHYL Tablet
COMPOSITION
Each tablet contains:
Acepifyline
............................................................... 250mg
Excipients :
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, CMC-Calcium, Magnesium Stearate, Talc, Light Anhydrous Silicic Acid.
DESCRIPTION
Pinkish Violet, round film
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coated tablet.
INDICATIONS
Symptomatic treatment of dyspnoea in chronic bronchopulmonary diseases in the absence of respiratory decompensation.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adults: 2 ~ 6 tablets a day, in divided doses.
Treatment in case of overdosage:
Gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Children under 15 years old.
CAUTIONS
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Use with caution in case of cardiac, coronary and hepatic insufficiency, obesity, history of epilepsy, active gastroduodenal ulcers, as well as association with some drugs (see Drug interactions).
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Use in pregnant women:
Since there are no adequate studies for administration during pregnancy, this drug should be used in pregnant women and those who suspected of being pregnant only if the potential benefits out weigh the risks to the fetus.
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Use in lactation mothers:
This drug is excreted into the breast milk, therefore this drug should be used with caution in lactation mothers.
SIDE EFFECTS
Rarely, nausea, gastralgia, tachycardia and palpitation may occur.
Immediately inform your physician of the side effects, if any.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
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As a precaution, drug interactions of theophylline should be noted when using Etophyl, although studies showed that acepifiline is not metabolized to theophylline in the body.
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Do not associate with troleandomycin due to the risk of potentiation.
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Erythomycin, other macrolides and cimetidine can increase the concentration of theophylline in blood (if necessary, reduce the dosage).
SPECIFICATION
Manufacturer Standard.
WARNING
Do not administer if the medicine expired or the tablet color changed.
Keep out of reach of children.
SHELF LIFE
3 years from manufacturing date.
PACKING UNIT
10 tablets/ blister; 3 blisters/ box.
STORAGE
Store in well
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closed container at room temperature.
Manufactured by
DONG IN DANG PHARM. CO., LTD.
1248
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8, Jungwang
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Dong, Shihung
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city, Kyunggi
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do,
Korea
Tel :
82–31–499 0847
Fax : 82–31–499 4394
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