Doxolator 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Doxophylline |
| Company | Ziska 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
- Decreased affinities toward adenosine A1 and A2 receptors
- Inhibition of platelet activating factor (PAF) and generation of leukotriene production
Dosage & Administration
- Dosing for elderly
- Dosing for adults
- Dosing for children
- Doxophylline SR tablet usage
Interaction
- Avoid administration with other xanthine preparations
- Limit consumption of caffeine-containing beverages and food
- Caution with ephedrine or other sympathomimetic drugs
- Concurrent administration with various drugs affecting hepatic clearance
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to the drug or other xanthine derivatives
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Hypotension
- During lactation
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Epigastric pain
- Headache
- Tachycardia
- Insomnia
- Tachypnea
- Hyperglycemia
- Albuminuria
- Severe cardiac arrhythmias
- Tonic-clonic seizure
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Effects of the drug during pregnancy
- Use of the drug during pregnancy
- Effects on pre and postnatal growth
- Contraindicated during lactation
- Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Precautions & Warnings
- Factors reducing hepatic clearance of xanthine derivatives
- Monitoring of blood levels in certain cases
- Caution in patients with cardiac disease
- Caution in patients with hypertension
- Caution in the elderly
- Caution in patients with severe hypoxemia
- No risk of addiction or dependence
Overdose Effects
- Signs of severe intoxication
- Discontinuation of treatment in case of side effects
- Symptomatic treatment of cardiovascular collapse
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