Dyphylline

The Basics

What is Dyphylline?

Used for relief of acute bronchial asthma and for reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Brand names for Dyphylline

Lufyllin

How Dyphylline is classified

Anti-Asthmatic Agents, Bronchodilator Agents

Dyphylline During Pregnancy

Dyphylline pregnancy category

Category CNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.

What we know about taking Dyphylline while pregnant

Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with LUFYLLIN (dyphylline) . It is also not known if LUFYLLIN (dyphylline) can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. LUFYLLIN (dyphylline) should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Taking Dyphylline While Breastfeeding

What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Dyphylline?

Because of the relatively high levels in milk and a previous report with theophylline, occasional stimulant effects in infants should be anticipated in breastfed infants. No severe adverse reactions are expected. Amounts in milk can be minimized by avoiding breastfeeding for 3 to 4 hours after a dose.

Maternal / infant drug levels

Because of the relatively high levels in milk and a previous report with theophylline, occasional stimulant effects in infants should be anticipated in breastfed infants. No severe adverse reactions are expected. Amounts in milk can be minimized by avoiding breastfeeding for 3 to 4 hours after a dose.

Possible effects of Dyphylline on milk supply

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Possible alternatives to Dyphylline

Albuterol, Aminophylline, Theophylline.