Manufacturer: Alchemist Life Science Ltd
Salt Composition : Doxofylline(400mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Asmadox 400mg Tablet can be taken with the food in the evening. Take it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and how often should take it may depend on what you are taking it for. Take it for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. It does not work immediately or prevent the already started breathing trouble, hence always carry your medical inhaler with you for an emergency.
The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, headache, nausea, and stomach upset. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised not to consume alcohol or do not smoke while on treatment. You must avoid high caffeinated products like coffee, tea, and dark chocolates as it enhances drug side effects.
Asmadox 400mg Tablet is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.
The precise mechanism of action of doxofylline to explain this corticosteroid sparing effect remains unknown but it is unlikely to be via an HDAC mediated mechanism. Doxofylline is also able to exert prophylactic effects against bronchoconstriction induced by PAF29 and methacholine in experimental animals.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Asmadox
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Hypersensitivity to Asmadox Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Asmadox Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:
Allergic reactions
Asthma exacerbations
Hypersensitivity
Information regarding the use of Asmadox 400mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Asmadox 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Asmadox 400mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Doxofylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Asmadox Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Asmadox Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
Allopurinol
Anti flu vaccine
Cimetidine
Clindamycin
Ephedrine
Lincomycin
Other xanthine derivatives
Propranolol
Ranitidine
Troleandomycin
Do not chew, crush or break it. Asmadox 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Asmadox 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Asmadox 400mg Tablet for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if you have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Asmadox 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Asmadox 400mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Q. What is Asmadox 400mg Tablet?
Asmadox 400mg Tablet is a new generation long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a methyxanthine derivative.
Q. How does Asmadox 400mg Tablet work?
Asmadox 400mg Tablet inhibits an enzyme called phosphodiesterase which results in bronchodilation (dilation or widening of the airways in the lungs by relaxing the surrounding smooth muscle). It is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible. Asmadox 400mg Tablet relieves the breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.
Q. Is Asmadox 400mg Tablet antibiotic?
Asmadox 400mg Tablet is not an antibiotic. Asmadox 400mg Tablet is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Q. Is Asmadox 400mg Tablet a steroid?
Asmadox 400mg Tablet is not a steroid. Asmadox 400mg Tablet is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Q. What is Asmadox 400mg Tablet used for?
Asmadox 400mg Tablet is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps to relieve breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.
