Acebrophylline
About Acebrophylline
Acebrophylline belongs to the bronchodilator class of drugs used to prevent and treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms. 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, which relaxes muscles and widens the lungs' airways. Additionally, it helps reduce the mucus's viscosity in the airway and facilitates breathing. It helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways.
Use Acebrophylline as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to use Acebrophylline for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your child's medical condition. The common side-effects of Acebrophylline are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, heartburn, stomach discomfort, skin rash or drowsiness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or you notice any unusual symptoms developing in the child, inform your doctor immediately.
Inform your doctor about the complete medical history of your children. Do not use any other medications or supplements with Acebrophylline unless prescribed by the doctor. Do not exceed the stated recommended dose.
Uses of Acebrophylline
• Treatment of asthma: Acebrophylline helps prevent and relieve symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath.
• Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Acebrophylline is used to control and reduce flare-ups in COPD patients.
• Reduces airway inflammation and bronchospasm: Acebrophylline works by relaxing and opening the airways, decreasing swelling and tightening of the muscles around the airways.
• Improves breathing and lung function: Acebrophylline enhances airflow to the lungs, making it easier to breathe.
• Helps alleviate chronic cough and mucus buildup: Acebrophylline aids in clearing mucus from the airways, reducing persistent cough and congestion.
Medicinal Benefits
Acebrophylline is a bronchodilator and mucolytic (mucus thinner) medication used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms. Acebrophylline acts by relaxing muscles and expanding the lungs' airways. Furthermore, Acebrophylline aids in the thinning and loosening of phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. As a result, it facilitates coughing and makes breathing easier by opening airways.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Acebrophylline
- Headaches
- Trembling, particularly in the hands
- A dry mouth
- Palpitations (noticeable heartbeats)
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Upset stomach
Drug Warnings
If your child is allergic to any ingredient in Acebrophylline, inform your doctor. To rule out any unpleasant side effects or interactions, tell your doctor about your child's health condition and the medications receiving. Do not give more than the stated recommended dose. Do not use this medication alone; it should be used only in children if prescribed by a doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Acebrophylline may interact with antibiotics (e.g. ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline), water pills (e.g. furosemide), medicines used to treat gout (e.g. allopurinol) and anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin).
Drug-Food Interactions: Acebrophylline may interact with alcohol and caffeine.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Acebrophylline may interact with various disease conditions, including low blood pressure, high blood pressure, heart failure, heart diseases, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), irregular heartbeats, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), viral infections, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers and kidney or liver insufficiency.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
not applicableIt is intended for Children.
Pregnancy
not applicableIt is intended for Children.
Breast Feeding
not applicableIt is intended for Children.
Driving
not applicableIt is intended for Children.
Liver
cautionInform your doctor if your child has liver disease before using Acebrophylline. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Acebrophylline.
Kidney
cautionInform your doctor if your child has kidney disease before using Acebrophylline. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Acebrophylline.
Children
safe if prescribedAcebrophylline can be safely used in children if prescribed by the doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Make your child eat a healthy diet, especially green leafy vegetables, and strictly do not consume caffeinated products (coffee, tea, cola drinks, and chocolate).
- Let your child drink fluids daily to thin mucus and make coughing easier.
- Maintaining hygiene, like washing hands after coming from outside, is essential, as people with asthma/COPD are at a greater risk of infections.
- Physical activities improve the quality of life and increase tolerance to shortness of breath.
- Shortness of breath can be eased by doing pursed-lip breathing exercises. In this, relax your neck and shoulder muscles, breathe in with your nose for two seconds and breathe out through pursed lips for four seconds. Breathing techniques and such exercises will help you to improve your breathing capacity and lung health.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Asthma: It is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell, and may produce extra mucus, leading to breathing difficulty with a whistling sound (wheezing) in laboured breathing conditions. There is no cure, but basic treatments can help keep the symptoms under control so that they do not interfere with your life.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of progressive lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of bronchial tubes). Initially, it may be mild, but it can lead to total blockage of airways and severe lung damage in severe cases.
FAQs
Acebrophylline is used to treat Asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Acebrophylline contains Acebrophylline, which relaxes muscles and widens the lungs' airways. Additionally, it helps reduce the mucus's viscosity in the airway and facilitates breathing. It helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways.
Acebrophylline should be used cautiously in patients suffering from fits since it may worsen the illness. Inform your doctor if your children have a history of fits before taking Acebrophylline so that the dose can be modified or a different medication can be provided.
No, it is not recommended to use any antibiotics with Acebrophylline as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of adverse effects of Acebrophylline. So, it is recommended not to use it unless prescribed by a doctor.
No, Acebrophylline does not relieve sudden asthma symptoms. Therefore, it is advised to carry a rescue inhaler always to treat sudden asthma symptoms.
Yes, Acebrophylline is safe to use in most patients. Some patients might experience common side effects such as Headaches, trembling (particularly in the hands), a dry mouth, palpitations (noticeable heartbeats), muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and upset stomach. If you notice any unusual symptoms in your child while on treatment with Acebrophylline, inform your doctor.
