Acebrophylline

When should one not use Acebrophylline

• If you are allergic to acebrophylline, theophylline or similar medicines
• If you have problems with your kidney or liver
• If you have any heart disease such as low blood pressure, unstable blood pressure or abnormal heart rate

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach discomfort
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Skin rash

Other General Warnings

• You suffer from any problems with your heart, liver or kidney
• You have a history of fits
• You have stomach ulcer and increased thyroid functions
• You develop a fever with chills
• You are addicted to alcohol
• You have any viral infections

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way acebrophylline works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking medicines to treat gouts such as allopurinol, anti-allergic medicines such as cimetidine, corticosteroids, water pills such as furosemide, isoprenaline, oral contraceptives, antifungals such as thiabendazole, calcium channel blockers such as verapamil, diltiazem and antibiotic medicines such as doxycycline, amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, erythromycin.