Ambroxol+Doxofylline
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Asthma, COPD |
| Therapy | Anti-Asthmatic, Drugs For Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| Side Effects | Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, indigestion, heartburn, stomach pain |
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Molecule Description
Ambroxol+Doxofylline contains a combination of ambroxol and doxofylline as active ingredients. It is used for the treatment of respiratory problems such as asthma and COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) symptoms, including tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the respiratory tract and also removes the cough/mucus from the airways. Avoid smoking and exposure to dust and pollution. You should take this medicine regularly as per your physician's instructions. If you stop it earlier, your symptoms may worsen.
Uses
Ambroxol+Doxofylline is used for the treatment of respiratory problems such as asthma and COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Contraindications
When should one not use Ambroxol+Doxofylline
- If you are allergic to ambroxol, doxofylline or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
- If you are suffering from low blood pressure or any heart problem.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
- Stomach pain
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are suffering from any heart disease.
- You have a liver or kidney problem.
- You are suffering from high blood pressure or hyperthyroid.
- You are an elderly person and have a history of peptic ulcers.
- You are already taking medicines to treat fits and if you have a habit of smoking, as it may be required to increase the dose of this medicine.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Ambroxol acts as a mucolytic agent. It works by loosening/thinning up the mucus in the respiratory passages and makes the mucus less sticky. Thereby helps in removing the cough out.
- Doxofylline is a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles that surround the airways of the lungs and allows them to open up.
- Collectively these two medicines make breathing easier.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Caution should be taken when certain antibiotics like amoxicillin, cefuroxime, lincomycin, clindamycin and erythromycin are used concomitantly with this medicine.
- Other medicines such as allopurinol, phenytoin, caffeine, cimetidine, propranolol and anti-flu vaccines should be used cautiously.
- This medicine may interact with other medicines. Discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
Dosage
Overdose
Symptoms of overdose of Ambroxol+Doxofylline may include heart problems or sometimes fits. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of Ambroxol+Doxofylline, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.
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