ACEBROPHYLLINE belongs to the class of drugs called bronchodilators primarily used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes).
ACEBROPHYLLINE contains Acebrophylline that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, ACEBROPHYLLINE also acts as mucolytic (cough/sputum thinner) agent and helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways.
Take ACEBROPHYLLINE as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take ACEBROPHYLLINE based on your medical condition. Some people may experience diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, heartburn, stomach discomfort, skin rash or drowsiness. Most of these side effects of ACEBROPHYLLINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to ACEBROPHYLLINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning or lasts longer than usual, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs indicating that your asthma is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking ACEBROPHYLLINE as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using ACEBROPHYLLINE. Do not take ACEBROPHYLLINE if you have heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats. Avoid taking ACEBROPHYLLINE if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking ACEBROPHYLLINE.
Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
ACEBROPHYLLINE is a bronchodilator and mucolytic (mucus thinner) agent that is used to treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). ACEBROPHYLLINE works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, ACEBROPHYLLINE helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways. ACEBROPHYLLINE helps to prevent an asthma attack and exercise freely if it is taken before exercise.
If you are allergic to ACEBROPHYLLINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning or lasts longer than usual, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs indicating that your asthma is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking ACEBROPHYLLINE as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using ACEBROPHYLLINE. Do not take ACEBROPHYLLINE if you have heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats. Avoid taking ACEBROPHYLLINE if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking ACEBROPHYLLINE.
Drug-Drug Interaction: ACEBROPHYLLINE may interact with water pills (furosemide), medicines used to treat gout (allopurinol), antacid (cimetidine), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline), drugs used to lower high blood pressure (diltiazem, verapamil), heart-related medicines (isoprenaline), anthelmintic (thiabendazole), corticosteroids (prednisone) and oral contraceptives (ethinylestradiol).
Drug-Food Interaction: ACEBROPHYLLINE may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol with ACEBROPHYLLINE as it may increase drowsiness. Also, avoid or limit the intake of caffeine with ACEBROPHYLLINE as it may cause side effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking ACEBROPHYLLINE if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking ACEBROPHYLLINE
Avoid consumption of alcohol with ACEBROPHYLLINE as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with ACEBROPHYLLINE.
ACEBROPHYLLINE is not recommended for pregnant women. Please consult a doctor before using ACEBROPHYLLINE if you are pregnant.
It is unknown whether ACEBROPHYLLINE is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before taking ACEBROPHYLLINE if you are breastfeeding.
ACEBROPHYLLINE usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Take ACEBROPHYLLINE with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Take ACEBROPHYLLINE with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
ACEBROPHYLLINE should be used with caution in children in doses as prescribed by a doctor.
Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than 2 times in a week and up to 4 nights in a month whereas, in case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises and self-care.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).
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