Aminophylline / Phenobarbital
Aminophylline/Phenobarbital is a combination medication containing a bronchodilator and a barbiturate. This multi-ingredient drug is primarily used for respiratory conditions accompanied by seizure disorders or where both airway relaxation and central nervous system depression are therapeutically desired. The combination allows for addressing multiple symptoms with a single medication regimen.
A combination bronchodilator and barbiturate used for respiratory conditions with concurrent seizure or anxiety symptoms.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 690792
- Generic
- Aminophylline / Phenobarbital
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of asthma and COPD symptoms when accompanied by seizure disorders or conditions requiring sedation. May also be used for bronchospasm associated with other respiratory conditions where adjunctive barbiturate therapy is indicated.
Aminophylline relaxes bronchial smooth muscle to dilate airways and improve breathing, while phenobarbital acts as a CNS depressant with anticonvulsant and sedative properties. Together they provide both respiratory support and neurological stabilization.
Requires careful monitoring due to narrow therapeutic windows of both components. Phenobarbital may cause dependence with prolonged use. Drug interactions are common; inform healthcare providers of all medications. Regular blood level monitoring may be necessary. Avoid alcohol and CNS depressants during treatment.
Official drug label
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