Xiva 100 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Doxophylline |
| Company | Apex pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Xiva Bronchodilator
Categories
- Medicine
- Healthcare
- Bronchodilator
Description
- Doxophylline-based medication for treating bronchial asthma, bronchospasm, COPD, and pulmonary disease with spastic bronchial component
Formulation
- Tablet
- Syrup
DosageOptions
- 200 mg for elderly
- 400 mg for adults
- 10 ml syrup for children above 12 years
- 6-9 mg/kg body weight for children aged 6-12 years
Pharmacology
- Selective inhibition of phosphodiesterase 4
- Inhibition of platelet activating factor (PAF)
- Decreased affinities toward adenosine A1 and A2 receptors
Interaction
- Avoid concomitant use with other xanthine preparations
- Limit consumption of caffeine-containing food and beverages
- Caution with ephedrine or sympathomimetic drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to doxophylline or xanthine derivatives
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Hypotension
- Lactating mothers
SideEffects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Epigastric pain
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Tachypnea
- Hyperglycemia (rare)
- Albuminuria (rare)
- Severe cardiac arrhythmias (in case of overdose)
PregnancyLactation
- Use during pregnancy requires careful evaluation of risk-benefit ratio
- Contraindicated during lactation
Precautions
- Monitor blood levels in patients with hepatic clearance reduction factors
- Caution in patients with cardiac disease, hypertension, severe hypoxemia, etc.
- Reduced dosage may be necessary in specific cases
OverdoseEffects
- Severe cardiac arrhythmias
- Tonic-clonic seizure
- Symptomatic treatment of cardiovascular collapse
TherapeuticClass
- Bronchodilator
- Methyl xanthine derivatives
StorageConditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children
- Use only on prescription of specialist physician