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Medicines aminophyllineQuestion & answer

aminophylline · Medicine question

How does aminophylline affect lithium excretion and effectiveness?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Aminophylline increases lithium excretion and may decrease its therapeutic effectiveness.

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Aminophylline 25 mg/ml solution for injection/infusionhameln pharma ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 8Document updated 13 February 2026

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