Freshair 100 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Doxophylline |
| Company | Pharmasia limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Freshair Bronchodilator
Categories
- Bronchodilator
- Methyl Xanthine Derivatives
Description
- Used to treat indications like bronchial asthma, bronchospasm, COPD, pulmonary disease with spastic bronchial component
- Contains Doxophylline, a novel bronchodilator with a dioxolane group in position 7
- Dosage for elderly, adults, and children provided with specific instructions
- Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to drug or other xanthine derivatives, acute myocardial infarction, hypotension, and during lactation
- May cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, tachycardia, and in rare cases hyperglycemia or albuminuria
- Pregnancy use should be evaluated carefully case by case, contraindicated during lactation
- Does not affect the patient's alertness, ability to drive, and use machines
- Precautions needed for factors influencing hepatic clearance, like age, congestive cardiac decompensation, severe liver disease, and concurrent administration of certain drugs
- Storage in a dry place away from light and heat, out of reach of children
Dimensions
- Tablet: 200 mg
- Tablet: 400 mg
- Syrup: 10 ml
Color Options
- White
Functions
- Bronchodilation
- Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibition
- Relaxation of Bronchial Smooth Muscle
Materials
- Doxophylline
- Xanthine Derivatives
Technical Specifications
- Selective inhibition of phosphodiesterase 4
- Decreased affinities toward adenosine A1 and A2 receptors
- Inhibition of platelet activating factor (PAF) and leukotriene production
- Requirement of specialist physician's prescription
Design Elements
- Dioxolane Group in Position 7
Usability Features
- Dosage provided for different age groups
- Contraindications and precautions highlighted
- Instructions for storage and usage
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Tachycardia
- Hyperglycemia
- Albuminuria
Interaction
- Not to be administered with other xanthine preparations
- Limit consumption of caffeine-containing beverages and food
- Caution with ephedrine or other sympathomimetic drugs
- Concurrent administration of certain drugs may affect hepatic clearance
Dosage and Administration
- Elderly: 200 mg tablet two or three times daily
- Adults: 400 mg tablet two or three times daily
- Children above 12 years: 10 ml syrup or 200 mg tablet two or three times daily
- Children 6-12 years: 6-9 mg/kg body weight two times daily
- Doxophylline SR tablet to be taken once daily if required daily dose is 400 mg
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to drug or other xanthine derivatives
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Hypotension
- Lactation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Effects on pre and postnatal growth in animal tests
- Insufficient clinical evidence about effects during pregnancy
- Contraindicated during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Factors reducing hepatic clearance may increase plasma levels
- Monitoring of blood levels recommended under certain conditions
- Caution needed in patients with cardiac disease, hypertension, and other conditions
- No risk of addiction or dependence
Overdose Effects
- Severe cardiac arrhythmias
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- No specific antidote available
Therapeutic Class
- Bronchodilator
- Methyl Xanthine Derivatives
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children
- Use only on prescription of specialist physician