Aminophylline / Ephedrine / Potassium Iodide
This combination medication is used for respiratory conditions requiring bronchodilation and mucus clearance. It contains two bronchodilators (aminophylline and ephedrine) to relax airway muscles and improve breathing, combined with an expectorant (potassium iodide) to thin and loosen mucus in the lungs. This multi-ingredient formulation is typically prescribed for asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.
A respiratory combination drug that opens airways and clears mucus for conditions like asthma and bronchitis.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008257
- Generic
- Aminophylline / Ephedrine / Potassium Iodide
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. May also be used for bronchial spasm and respiratory conditions associated with excessive mucus production.
Aminophylline relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by inhibiting phosphodiesterase and antagonizing adenosine receptors. Ephedrine stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors to cause bronchodilation and reduces nasal congestion. Potassium iodide acts as an expectorant, thinning respiratory secretions to facilitate their removal through coughing.
May cause increased heart rate, anxiety, insomnia, or gastrointestinal upset. Contraindicated in patients with cardiovascular disorders, hyperthyroidism, or sensitivity to any component. Requires careful monitoring of blood levels for aminophylline due to narrow therapeutic window. Drug interactions with many medications including beta-blockers, cimetidine, and certain antibiotics.
Official drug label
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