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Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

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About Nukast AB Tablet

Nukast AB Tablet is primarily used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma attacks, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Asthma is a condition in which the airways narrow and swell, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases which includes emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes).

Nukast AB Tablet is a combination of Acebrophylline and Montelukast. Acebrophylline works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Montelukast blocks the leukotrienes (chemicals), thereby reducing inflammation and swelling in the nose.

The common side effects of Nukast AB Tablet include headache, sore throat/cough, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhoea, heartburn, runny nose, rash, itching, drowsiness, restlessness, abdominal pain, and nasal inflammation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist, please contact your doctor.

Your doctor will advise the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Nukast AB Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush, or break it.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components. Nukast AB Tablet is not intended for use during an acute asthma attack. Your doctor may suggest other medications for your sudden asthma attack. It is advisable to check with your doctor if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines before starting Nukast AB Tablet .

Uses of Nukast AB Tablet

Nukast AB Tablet is used in the treatment and prevention of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The detailed uses of Nukast AB Tablet are as follows:

  • Manages Asthma: Nukast AB Tablet helps prevent and control asthma symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness by relaxing the airway muscles and widening the air passages in the lungs.
  • Manages COPD: Nukast AB Tablet is used to manage COPD, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It helps relieve airflow obstruction in the lungs by relaxing muscles and reducing airway inflammation.
  • Prevents Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm: Nukast AB Tablet helps prevent breathing difficulties caused by sudden tightening of airway muscles (bronchospasm) during physical activity, especially in asthma patients.
  • Manages Allergic Rhinitis: Nukast AB Tablet may help relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, such as sneezing, itching, runny nose, and nasal congestion, by blocking the action of leukotrienes, chemicals responsible for inflammation in the nasal passages.

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Directions for Use

  • Nukast AB Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Nukast AB Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Nukast AB Tablet contains Acebrophylline and Montelukast.
  • Acebrophylline is a bronchodilator that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs.
  • Acebrophylline also has muco-regulating/mucolytic (dissolves thick mucus and helps relieve breathing difficulties) and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Montelukast blocks leukotrienes (chemicals released in response when a body comes in contact with an allergen) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose.
  • It also inhibits bronchoconstriction (narrowing of airways in the lungs that lead to breathing difficulties).
  • Montelukast is also used to relieve exercise-induced bronchospasm (shortness of breath that occurs only during exercise).
  • Nukast AB Tablet dissolves thick mucus and helps relieve breathing difficulties.

How Nukast AB Tablet Works

Nukast AB Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Acebrophylline (bronchodilator) and Montelukast (leukotriene receptor antagonist). Acebrophylline works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Acebrophylline also has mucoregulating/mucolytic (dissolves thick mucus and helps relieve breathing difficulties) and anti-inflammatory properties. Montelukast blocks the leukotrienes (chemicals released in response when a body comes in contact with an allergen), thereby reducing inflammation and swelling in the nose. It also inhibits bronchoconstriction (narrowing of airways in the lungs that lead to breathing difficulties) and is used in treating asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Nukast AB Tablet
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.

What if I have taken an overdose of Nukast AB Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Nukast AB Tablet as it may cause serious adverse effects. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not stop taking this medicine of your own unless advised by your doctor.
  • Before taking Nukast AB Tablet , let your doctor know if you have heart, liver, kidney and lung diseases, neuropsychiatric disorders like seizures (fits) and depression, phenylketonuria (birth defect caused by the build-up of an amino acid called phenylalanine in the body), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), high blood pressure, stomach ulcers and viral infections.
  • Nukast AB Tablet is not intended for use during an acute asthma attack.
  • Therapy with medicines like Montelukast should be cautiously administered in patients with neuropsychiatric disorders.
  • Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines before starting Nukast AB Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Nukast AB Tablet:
Coadministration of Miconazole with Nukast AB Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Nukast AB Tablet. This increases the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between miconazole and Nukast AB Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough, stomach pain, diarrhea, earache, runny nose, or uncommon, depression, confusion, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, hallucinations, irritability. memory impairment, restlessness, sleep walking, Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Nukast AB Tablet:
Coadministration of Nukast AB Tablet and rifabutin can reduce the levels and effects of Rifabutin. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nukast AB Tablet and rifabutin together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience increased side effects such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, earache, runny nose, or behavior and mood changes consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MontelukastRifapentine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nukast AB Tablet:
Coadministration of Rifapentine with Nukast AB Tablet may reduce the blood levels and effects of Nukast AB Tablet. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rifapentine with Nukast AB Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience increased side effects such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, earaches, runny nose, or behavior and mood changes consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Nukast AB Tablet:
Coadministration of Nukast AB Tablet and Phenytoin may reduce the blood levels and effects of Nukast AB Tablet. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nukast AB Tablet and Phenytoin may interact with one another, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience signs such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, earache, runny nose, or behaviour and mood changes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Nukast AB Tablet:
Coadministration of Nukast AB Tablet and primidone can reduce the levels and effects of Nukast AB Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nukast AB Tablet and Primidone together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevocetirizineEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nukast AB Tablet:
Using esketamine together with Nukast AB Tablet may increase side effects (drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nukast AB Tablet with Esketamine together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Add ginger to foods or tea as it contains some anti-inflammatory compounds that can relax membranes in the airways and reduce cough, irritation, and swelling in the nasal passages.
  • Eat foods rich in potassium, such as tomatoes, bananas, asparagus, oranges, potatoes, avocados, dark leafy greens, and beetroot, as potassium is important for lung function and potassium deficiency may cause breathing problems.
  • Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drink liquids at room temperature to get relief from runny nose, cough, and sneezing.
  • Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress.
  • Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of the Nukast AB Tablet and irritate the lungs, worsening breathing problems.
  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents), such as pollen, dust, etc. Also, certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Nukast AB Tablet to avail the maximum benefits and prevent the worsening of side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Nukast AB Tablet is recommended to use with caution and under doctor's supervision during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to conceive or already pregnant before starting Nukast AB Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

There is limited data on how Nukast AB Tablet affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Nukast AB Tablet .

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience drowsiness or difficulty in concentrating while using Nukast AB Tablet . Nukast AB Tablet may affect your ability to drive. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.

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Liver

Caution

Nukast AB Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of hepatic impairment before taking Nukast AB Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

Nukast AB Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Nukast AB Tablet is not recommended for use for children less than two years of age. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor depending upon the condition of the child's disease and age.

FAQs

Nukast AB Tablet is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma attacks, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD)Â and allergic rhinitis (hay fever).

Nukast AB Tablet consists of Acebrophylline and Montelukast. Acebrophylline is a bronchodilator that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks leukotrienes (chemicals released in response when a body comes in contact with an allergen) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose.

Please take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Nukast AB Tablet is not recommended for use during a sudden asthma attack since it does not act right away. It is advised to please consult your doctor to prescribe a fast-acting inhaler for rescuing your sudden breathing problems.

Therapy with leukotriene receptor antagonists like Montelukast may worsen the symptoms of psychotic events in patients with a history of mental illness. Careful administration and monitoring are essential before taking Nukast AB Tablet in patients with neuropsychiatric disorders. Please consult your doctor before taking Nukast AB Tablet if you have been diagnosed or have a history of mental illness like depression, seizures (fits) etc.

It is essential to let your doctor know if you have any history of heart, liver, kidney, and lung diseases, neuropsychiatric disorders like seizures (fits) and depression, phenylketonuria (birth defect caused by the build-up of an amino acid called phenylalanine in the body), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), high blood pressure, stomach ulcers and viral infections before taking Nukast AB Tablet .

No, you are advised not to take atenolol while using Nukast AB Tablet because atenolol opposes the action of Nukast AB Tablet as it narrows the airways and causes breathing difficulty.

Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water. Do not chew it. Nukast AB Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dosage and duration depend on individual factors.

Taking more than the recommended dosage does not provide additional pain relief and can increase the risk of adverse effects.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Nukast AB Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms.

The common side effects of Nukast AB Tablet include headache, sore throat/cough, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhoea, heartburn, runny nose, rash, itching, drowsiness, restlessness, abdominal pain (stomach pain), and nasal inflammation. Most of these side effects of Nukast AB Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please contact your doctor.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep out of sight and reach of children. To help protect the environment, avoid throwing away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your doctor or pharmacist regarding the disposal of medicines.

Nukast AB Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Acebrophylline (bronchodilator) and Montelukast (leukotriene receptor antagonist).

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Office No. 5119, 5Th Floor, 'D' Wing, Oberoi Garden Estates, Chandivili, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 072.
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