Aminophylline Intravenous and Armodafinil

• Generic Name: aminophylline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Phyllocontin, Truphylline

Aminophylline injection is used together with other medicines to treat the acute symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases in a hospital setting.

Aminophylline belongs to a group of medicines known as bronchodilators. Bronchodilators are medicines that relax the muscles in the bronchial tubes (air passages) of the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.

Aminophylline is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: armodafinil
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Nuvigil

Armodafinil is a medication that promotes wakefulness.

Armodafinil is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder.

Armodafinil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.