Phydox 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Doxophylline |
| Company | Benham pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Phydox 400mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Bronchodilator
- Respiratory Medication
Description
- A medication used to treat bronchial asthma, bronchospasm, COPD, and pulmonary disease with a spastic bronchial component.
- Contains doxophylline, a novel bronchodilator that selectively inhibits phosphodiesterase 4 and relaxes bronchial smooth muscle.
- Dosage varies for elderly, adults, and children based on physician's prescription.
Dimensions
- 400mg tablet
Color Options
- White
Functions
- Bronchodilation
- Inhibits phosphodiesterase 4
- Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle
Materials
- Active ingredient: Doxophylline
Technical Specifications
- Selective inhibition of phosphodiesterase 4
- Decreased affinities toward adenosine A1 and A2 receptors
- Inhibition of platelet activating factor (PAF) and leukotriene production
Design Elements
- Novel bronchodilator with a dioxolane group in position 7
Usability Features
- Dosage tailored for different age groups
- Selective action with decreased affinities toward certain receptors for a better safety profile
Indications
- Bronchial asthma
- Bronchospasm
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Pulmonary disease with spastic bronchial component
Pharmacology
- Doxophylline selectively inhibits phosphodiesterase 4
- Has decreased affinities toward adenosine A1 and A2 receptors
- Inhibits platelet activating factor (PAF) and leukotriene production
Dosage & Administration
- Elderly: 200mg tablet two or three times daily
- Adults: 400mg tablet two or three times daily or as prescribed
- Children >12 years: 10ml syrup or 200mg tablet two or three times daily
- Children 6-12 years: 6-9 mg/kg body weight two times daily
- Doxophylline SR tablet for required daily dose of 400mg
Interactions
- Avoid administration with other xanthine preparations
- Limit consumption of caffeine-containing beverages and food
- Exercise caution when administering with ephedrine or sympathomimetic drugs
- Concurrent administration with specific drugs may affect hepatic clearance
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to the drug or other xanthine derivatives
- Patients with acute myocardial infarction, hypotension, and during lactation
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Epigastric pain
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Extrasystoles
- Tachypnea
- Hyperglycemia
- Albuminuria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited clinical evidence during pregnancy
- Contraindicated during lactation
- No interference with ability to drive or use machines
Precautions & Warnings
- Factors may reduce hepatic clearance
- Caution in patients with cardiac disease, hypertension, and other conditions
- No risk of addiction or dependence
Overdose Effects
- Severe cardiac arrhythmias
- Tonic-clonic seizure
- Symptomatic treatment may be necessary
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