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Alupent 10 mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

ORCIPRENALINE-10MG

Uses:

Treatment of Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Medicinal Benefits:

Alupent 10 mg Tablet is a bronchodilator used to treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Alupent 10 mg Tablet works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thereby, it makes breathing easier by opening airways. Alupent 10 mg Tablet helps to prevent an asthma attack and exercise freely if it is taken before exercise.

FAQs

Alupent 10 mg Tablet is used to treat Asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thereby, it makes breathing easier by opening the airways.

Alupent 10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood) patients as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have hypokalaemia before taking Alupent 10 mg Tablet so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed. However, if you experience symptoms such as irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness or twitching, please contact your doctor immediately.

No, you are not recommended to take duloxetine with Alupent 10 mg Tablet as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of high blood pressure and fast heart rate. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Alupent 10 mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure or any heart diseases.

Alupent 10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may increase the risk of changes in blood sugar levels. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking Alupent 10 mg Tablet so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately or an alternate medicine may be prescribed. Also, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Alupent 10 mg Tablet .

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Alupent 10 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Alupent 10 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Alupent 10 mg Tablet , please consult your doctor.

Alupent 10 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, nervousness, tremor, rapid or irregular heartbeats. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

No, Alupent 10 mg Tablet is not addictive. But you should take only Alupent 10 mg Tablet as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor.

No, Alupent 10 mg Tablet does not make you sleepy or drowsy.

No, Alupent 10 mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, if you experience an abnormal increase in your weight, consult your doctor and rule out any underlying condition or other ongoing medication (such as steroids) responsible for your weight gain.

Although Alupent 10 mg Tablet is a safe medicine, patients with some specific heart conditions should not take it. Inform your doctor about your medical history and ongoing medications. He/she will then decide whether Alupent 10 mg Tablet is suitable for you or not. Do not self-medicate.

Alupent 10 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. However, it should be used for children only if advised by a doctor.

Alupent 10 mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you feel better as discontinuing too early may cause the symptoms to reoccur or worsen.

Alupent 10 mg Tablet contains Orciprenaline that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thereby, it makes breathing easier by opening airways in asthma and COPD patients.

You should take Alupent 10 mg Tablet before bedtime or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day to reduce the chances of a missed dose. Swallow it as whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

If you forget to take a dose of Alupent 10 mg Tablet , take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the risk of side effects.

If you take higher than the recommended dose of Alupent 10 mg Tablet , it may cause chest pain, seizures (fits), nervousness, dry mouth, headache, nausea, dizziness and lack of energy. It may also cause uncontrollable shaking of any part of the body, fast/irregular or pounding heartbeat, and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. If you experience any of these, seek medical attention immediately.

It is advised to consult a doctor before taking Alupent 10 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

You should take Alupent 10 mg Tablet for as long as it is advised by your doctor. The dose and duration will depend on your specific condition. Follow your doctor's instructions and do not stop taking Alupent 10 mg Tablet on your own.