Doxofylline Tablets: Doxofylline is a class of drugs called bronchodilators. Doxofylline is employed to avert and treat asthma symptoms and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms. Asthma is a long-term (chronic) respiratory disorder characterized by the narrowing, swelling, and secretion of mucus in the airways, making it hard to breathe. COPD is a collection of lung ailments that entails emphysema (breathlessness) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchial tube lining).
Doxofylline has Doxofylline in it. It relaxes the airway and lung muscles, allowing for easier breathing. It blocks an enzyme named phosphodiesterase, raising the concentration of a chemical (cAMP) that opens up the airways. This alleviates the asthma and COPD symptoms of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.
Medical Benefits:
Doxofylline is a bronchodilator and has antitussive (cough suppressant) actions, which find application in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease symptoms.
Doxofylline relaxes muscles and dilates airways within the lungs, especially in asthma and COPD patients.
Doxofylline suppresses coughs and eases breathing by opening air passages.
It stops an asthma attack, and a person may exercise normally if it is administered before exercise or before anticipated exposure to irritants like pollen, house dust, cigarette smoke and pets.
Uses:
Treats asthma: Relieves symptoms like wheezing, breathlessness, and tightness in the chest by relaxing the muscles of the airways.
Relieves COPD: Enhances airflow and minimizes flare-ups of chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
Directions to Use:
Read all instructions carefully before consuming this medicine.
Take this medicine under the guidance of your medical specialist.
Swallow the entire tablet with water.
Do not chew or crush this medicine.
Take this medicine in proper dosage as guided by your doctor.
Storage:
Store these drugs in a cool and dry environment. Do not make this medicine available to children and animals. Do not store this medicine in sunlight.
Dosage:
Take the right dose of this medicine and at the same time every day as directed by your doctor. Don’t take a big dose of this drug; otherwise, it will be toxic to your body.
Side Effect:
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Irritability
Insomnia
Rapid heart rate
Precautions:
You have been prescribed Doxofylline to prevent and treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
It must be taken every day at the same time, ideally in the evening after meals.
It does not act immediately and must not be used for immediate relief from sudden breathing difficulty. Carry a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
Your physician might take routine blood test to check the level of potassium and the amount of this medicine in your system.
Inform your physician if you ever had kidney, liver or heart disease, or a smoking history. Your dosage might be changed.
Do not stop using without talking to your doctor, even if you get better.