Aminophylline (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Cracks in the skin
• Loss of heat from the body
• Red, swollen skin
• Scaly skin
• Skin rash

• Chest pain or discomfort
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
• Increase in urine volume
• Lightheadedness
• Persistent vomiting
• Pounding or rapid pulse
• Seizures
• Shakiness

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Blurred vision
• Confusion
• Confusion about identity, place, and time
• Dark-colored urine
• Decrease in frequency of urination
• Decreased urine
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• Dry mouth
• Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
• Fever
• Increased thirst
• Irregular heartbeat
• Loss of appetite
• Mood changes
• Muscle cramps or spasms
• Muscle pain or stiffness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Nervousness
• Numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
• Pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
• Painful urination
• Shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
• Shortness of breath
• Sweating
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Headache
• Irritability
• Restlessness
• Sleeplessness
• Trouble sleeping
• Unable to sleep

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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