Novetor 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 180.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Doxophylline |
| Company | Novatek 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)
- Decreased affinity towards adenosine A1 and A2 receptors
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for elderly
- Recommended dosage for adults
- Recommended dosage for children
Interaction
- Contraindicated with other xanthine preparations
- Caution with ephedrine or sympathomimetic drugs
- Potential drug-drug interactions with erythromycin, TAO, lincomycin, clindamycin, allopurinol, cimetidine, influenza vaccine, propanolol, phenytoin, and other anticonvulsants
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to the drug or other xanthine derivatives
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Hypotension
- Lactation
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Hyperglycemia
- Albuminuria
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Seizures
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety during pregnancy and lactation based on animal studies
- Insufficient clinical evidence during pregnancy
- Contraindicated during lactation
- No impact on ability to drive or operate machines
Precautions & Warnings
- Factors affecting hepatic clearance
- Monitoring of blood levels in certain conditions
- Caution in patients with cardiac disease, hypertension, hypoxemia, liver disease, and renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- 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 reach of children
- Use only on prescription of a specialist physician