Bamifylline belongs to the same family as theophylline. It relaxes the muscle around the airways and reduces inflammation in them, and it is taken as tablets for ongoing control rather than for sudden relief.

What Bamifylline Is Used For

Asthma, as maintenance treatment
Chronic bronchitis and COPD
Persistent wheeze and breathlessness
Add on treatment when inhalers alone are not enough

Common Side Effects

Nausea and stomach discomfort
Headache
Trouble sleeping
Palpitations or restlessness

Precautions

This class does not act quickly, so it never replaces a reliever inhaler during an attack. Tell your doctor about heart problems, thyroid disease, stomach ulcers or fits. Several antibiotics and other medicines change how it is cleared from the body, so mention it before starting anything new. Report palpitations, persistent vomiting or marked restlessness.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.