Fylox 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Doxophylline |
| Company | Radiant pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Bronchial asthma
- Bronchospasm
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Pulmonary disease with spastic bronchial component
Pharmacology
- Doxophylline as a novel bronchodilator
- Selective inhibition of phosphodiesterase 4
- Relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle
- Inhibition of platelet activating factor (PAF)
- Decreased affinities toward adenosine A1 and A2 receptors
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for elderly
- Recommended dosage for adults
- Recommended dosage for children above 12 years
- Recommended dosage for children between 6-12 years
- Use of Doxophylline SR tablet for specific daily dose
Interaction
- Avoidance of other xanthine preparations
- Limitation of caffeine consumption
- Caution with ephedrine or other sympathomimetic drugs
- Concurrent administration with erythromycin, TAO, lincomycin, etc.
- Increased clearance with phenytoin, other anticonvulsants, and cigarette smoking
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to the drug or other xanthine derivatives
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Hypotension
- Lactation
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Tachycardia
- Hyperglycemia
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Toxicity symptoms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Animal test results
- Clinical evaluation during pregnancy
- Contraindicated during lactation
- Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Precautions & Warnings
- Factors reducing hepatic xanthine clearance
- Caution in various patient conditions
- Monitoring of blood levels in certain conditions
Overdose Effects
- Severe cardiac arrhythmias
- Tonic-clonic seizure
- Discontinuation and lower-dose resumption
- Symptomatic treatment of cardiovascular collapse
Therapeutic Class
- Bronchodilator
- Methyl xanthine derivatives
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Use only on prescription of specialist physician