Pulmonaaf 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Doxophylline |
| Company | Naafco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Bronchial asthma
- Bronchospasm
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Pulmonary disease with spastic bronchial component
Pharmacology
- Novel bronchodilator
- Selective inhibition of phosphodiesterase 4
- Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle
- Inhibition of platelet activating factor (PAF)
- Inhibition of leukotriene production
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for elderly
- Recommended dosage for adults
- Dosage for children based on age and body weight
- Instructions for Doxophylline SR tablet usage
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with other xanthine preparations
- Limit consumption of caffeine-containing beverages and food
- Caution with sympathomimetic drugs
- Effects of concurrent administration with specified drugs on hepatic clearance
- Factors affecting clearance of xanthine derivatives
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the drug or other xanthine derivatives
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Hypotension
- Lactation
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Epigastric pain
- Headache
- Irritability
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Extrasystoles
- Tachypnea
- Hyperglycemia
- Albuminuria
- Severe cardiac arrhythmias
- Tonic-clonic seizure
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Effect of the drug on pre and postnatal growth in animal tests
- Insufficient clinical evidence regarding drug use during pregnancy
- Contraindication during lactation
- Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Precautions & Warnings
- Factors reducing hepatic clearance of xanthine derivatives
- Monitoring of drug blood levels in cases of influencing factors
- Caution in patients with various medical conditions
- No risk of addiction or dependence
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of severe cardiac arrhythmias and tonic-clonic seizure
- Discontinuation of treatment if necessary
- Symptomatic treatment for cardiovascular collapse in case of overdose
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