How to Load Aminophylline

You can take Aminophylline through the mouth, if your breathing troubles are minor.

Aminophylline is a medication that is used to help treat and prevent wheezing, difficulty of breathing, emphysema, shortness of breath and other lung-related diseases. The medication comes in a tablet and syrup and is taken by mouth and by a rectal suppository, according to the Medicine Plus website. Loading the medication rectally requires a lot of patience and delicate movement, because it can be an unpleasant experience. Make sure to take the medication on an empty stomach or at least one hour before or two hours after a meal.

Things You'll Need

• anti-bacterial soap
• warm water

Instructions

1. Expose the suppository by removing its wrapper, then dip the tip of the suppository in room-temperature water.

2. Lie down on your left side and lift your right knee to your chest. If you are left-handed, lie on your right side and raise your left knee.

3. Use your finger to insert the suppository into the rectum. Insert the suppository 1/2 to 1 inch in infants and children and 1 inch in adults. Hold the suppository in place for five to 11 seconds.

4. Lie still on your side for about 15 minutes. Complete by washing your hands thoroughly with anti-bacterial soap and warm water.

Tips & Warnings

• You should always take the recommended dosage as prescribed by your doctor. In addition, you should not stop taking Aminophylline without talking to your doctor first.

References

• Medicine Plus: Aminophylline
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Wash Your Hands