Ventofil 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.50 (3 x 10: ৳ 195.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 65.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Doxophylline |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Ventofil Doxophylline Tablet
Categories
- Bronchodilator
- Methyl Xanthine Derivatives
Description
- Ventofil is a medication used to treat bronchial asthma, bronchospasm, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pulmonary disease with spastic bronchial component.
- Doxophylline is the active ingredient in Ventofil, a novel bronchodilator with a unique chemical structure that selectively inhibits phosphodiesterase 4 to relax bronchial smooth muscle.
- Recommended dosages for Ventofil include 200 mg tablet for elderly patients, 400 mg tablet for adults, and syrup or tablet options for children based on age and weight.
- Ventofil should not be administered with other xanthine preparations and caution should be exercised when combining with certain drugs like ephedrine or sympathomimetic drugs.
- Contraindications for Doxophylline include hypersensitivity to the drug or other xanthine derivatives, acute myocardial infarction, hypotension, and lactation.
Dosage & Administration
- 200 mg tablet for elderly, 400 mg tablet for adults, syrup or tablet based on age and weight for children, Doxophylline SR tablet once daily if required dose is 400 mg
Indications
- Bronchial asthma
- Bronchospasm
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Pulmonary disease with spastic bronchial component
Pharmacology
- Doxophylline selectively inhibits phosphodiesterase 4
- Structurally differs from Theophylline with dioxolane group in position 7
- Decreased affinities toward adenosine A1 and A2 receptors for better safety profile
Interaction
- Ventofil should not be combined with other xanthine preparations
- Limit consumption of caffeine-containing beverages and food
- Exercise caution with ephedrine or sympathomimetic drugs
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Hyperglycemia
- Tonic-clonic seizure in case of overdose
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
- Contraindicated during lactation
- Animal tests show no interference with pre and postnatal growth
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitor blood levels in cases that may reduce hepatic clearance of xanthine derivatives
- Use with caution in cardiac disease, hypertension, elderly, severe liver disease, renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- May result in severe cardiac arrhythmias and tonic-clonic seizure
- Discontinue treatment and resume at lower doses after symptoms subside
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Doxophylline or other xanthine derivatives
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Hypotension
- Lactation
Therapeutic Class
- Bronchodilator
- Methyl xanthine derivatives
Storage Conditions
- Store in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children
- Use only on prescription of specialist physician