Brezofil SR 400 mg (Tablet (Sustained Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Doxophylline |
Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Bronchial asthma
- Bronchospasm
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Pulmonary disease with spastic bronchial component
Pharmacology
- Selective inhibition of phosphodiesterase 4
- Relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle
- Inhibition of platelet activating factor (PAF) and leukotriene production
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for Elderly, Adults, and Children
- Different dosage for different age groups
- Different dosage for Doxophylline SR tablet
Interaction
- Not to be administered with other xanthine preparations
- Limit consumption of caffeine-containing beverages and food
- Caution with ephedrine or other sympathomimetic drugs
- Risk of reduced hepatic clearance with certain drug interactions
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to the drug or other xanthine derivatives
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Hypotension
- Lactation
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Tachycardia
- Insomnia
- Hyperglycemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Insufficient clinical evidence during pregnancy
- Contraindicated during lactation
- No interference with ability to drive and use machines
Precautions & Warnings
- Factors affecting hepatic clearance and plasma levels
- Monitoring blood levels in specific conditions
- Caution in patients with cardiac disease, hypertension, hepatic or renal impairment
- No risk of addiction or dependence
Overdose Effects
- Risk of severe cardiac arrhythmias
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- No specific antidote
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
- Use only on prescription of specialist physician