Pronunciation: DYE-fi-lin
Generic Name: Dyphylline
Brand Name: Dylix
Dylix Elixir is used for:
Relieving breathing problems caused by bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema.
Dylix Elixir is a bronchodilator. It works by widening the air passages and making it easier to breathe.
Do NOT use Dylix Elixir if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Dylix Elixir or to other xanthines (eg, theophylline)
- you are taking amprenavir, disulfiram, fluorouracil, metronidazole, intravenous (IV) dipyridamole, halothane, or sodium oxybate (GHB)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Dylix Elixir:
Some medical conditions may interact with Dylix Elixir. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have severe heart disease or heart damage, high blood pressure, epilepsy, kidney disease, thyroid problems, or ulcers
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Dylix Elixir. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol) because the effectiveness of Dylix Elixir may be decreased
- Cimetidine, ephedrine, halothane, mexiletine, probenecid, sympathomimetics (eg, albuterol), tacrine, xanthines (eg, theophylline), or zileuton because side effects and toxic effects of Dylix Elixir may be increased
- Acetaminophen, acitretin, amprenavir, barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), cephalosporins (eg, cefotetan), disulfiram, fluorouracil, furazolidone, insulin, metformin, metronidazole, sodium oxybate (GHB), or sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide) because actions and side effects may be increased by Dylix Elixir
- Adenosine, IV dipyridamole, lithium, or nondepolarizing muscle relaxants (eg, pancuronium) because the effectiveness of these medicines may be decreased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Dylix Elixir may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Dylix Elixir:
Use Dylix Elixir as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Dylix Elixir may be taken with or without food. Taking it after eating may help to decrease stomach upset.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- If you miss a dose of Dylix Elixir, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Dylix Elixir.
Important safety information:
- Dylix Elixir will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
- Avoid large amounts of caffeine-containing foods and beverages, such as coffee, tea, cocoa, cola drinks, and chocolate.
- Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Dylix Elixir.
- Dylix Elixir may interfere with certain lab tests. Make sure your doctor and lab personnel know that you are taking Dylix Elixir.
- Use Dylix Elixir with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Dylix Elixir during pregnancy. Dylix Elixir is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Dylix Elixir, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Dylix Elixir:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Headache; nausea; upset stomach.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the urine; bloody vomit; diarrhea; dizziness; excitability; fast breathing; fast/irregular heartbeat; flushing; increased thirst or urination; irritability; muscle twitching; pounding in the chest; restlessness; seizures; stomach pain; trouble sleeping; vomiting.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Dylix side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include agitation; chest pain; dehydration; excessive sweating; excessive thirst; fever or chills; irregular heartbeat; loss of appetite; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe vomiting.
Proper storage of Dylix Elixir:
Store Dylix Elixir at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Dylix Elixir out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Dylix Elixir, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Dylix Elixir is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Dylix Elixir. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Dylix resources
- Dylix Side Effects (in more detail)
- Dylix Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Dylix Drug Interactions
- Dylix Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Dylix - Add your own review/rating
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