Dophylin 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Doxophylline |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Dophylin
Categories
- Medicine
- Bronchodilator
- Methyl Xanthine Derivatives
Description
- Used to treat indications like bronchial asthma, bronchospasm, COPD, and pulmonary disease with spastic bronchial component
- Selectively inhibits phosphodiesterase 4 to relax bronchial smooth muscle
- Dosage for adults includes 400 mg tablet two or three times daily, and 10 ml syrup for children above 12 years of age
- Contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity to the drug or other xanthine derivatives, and in patients with acute myocardial infarction or hypotension
- Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, headache, tachycardia, and hyperglycemia
- Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation
- Caution needed in patients with cardiac disease, hypertension, and renal impairment
Dimensions
- Tablet: 200 mg, 400 mg
- Syrup: 10 ml
Color Options
- NA
Functions
- Bronchodilation
- Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibition
- Relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle
Materials
- NA
Technical Specifications
- Selectively inhibits phosphodiesterase 4
- Decreased affinities toward adenosine A1 and A2 receptors
Design Elements
- Presence of a dioxolane group in position 7
Usability Features
- Recommended for use under prescription of a specialist physician
Dosage Guide
- Elderly: 200 mg tablet two or three times daily
- Adults: 400 mg tablet two or three times daily
- Children: 10 ml syrup or 200 mg tablet two or three times daily for >12 years, 6-9 mg/kg body weight two times daily for 6-12 years
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to the drug or other xanthine derivatives
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Hypotension
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Tachycardia
- Hyperglycemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Usage in pregnancy should be evaluated on a risk-benefit ratio basis
- Contraindicated during lactation
Precautions
- Caution in patients with cardiac disease
- Hepatic clearance may be reduced by multiple factors
Overdose Effects
- Severe cardiac arrhythmias
- Tonic-clonic seizures
Therapeutic Class
- Bronchodilator
- Methyl Xanthine Derivatives
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children