Use Euphyllin is used for broncho-obstructive syndrome of any genesis, including bronchial asthma (as a drug of choice for exercise-induced asthma and as an additional remedy for other forms), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary emphysema, chronic obstructive bronchitis, pulmonary hypertension, cor pulmonale, and nocturnal apnea. It is also used in acute and chronic heart failure as part of combined therapy. How to take The dose should be selected individually for each patient, taking into account the clinical response and stable concentration of euphyllin in the blood serum. Adults are usually prescribed 150 mg 3-4 times a day after meals. For children over 3 years old, the drug is prescribed at a rate of 7-10 mg/kg per day, divided into 4 doses. Contraindications Contraindications to the use of Euphyllin include: - hypersensitivity (including to other xanthine derivatives, such as caffeine, pentoxifylline, theobromine) - epilepsy - peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum in the acute stage - gastritis with high acidity - severe arterial hyper- or hypotension - tachyarrhythmias - hemorrhagic stroke - retinal hemorrhage. The drug is contraindicated in children under 3 years of age (for prolonged oral forms - up to 12 years), as well as in severe impaired liver and/or kidney function.