Doxycycline+ambroxol
About Doxycycline+ambroxol
Doxycycline+ambroxol is used to treat cough associated with respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma is a breathing disorder characterised by airway narrowing, swelling, and excessive mucus production, resulting in difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases that includes emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes). Coughing occurs as a reflex action in the throat when mucus or any other foreign irritant is present.
Doxycycline+ambroxol contains Doxycycline (antibiotic) and Ambroxol (dilutes a viscous cough). Doxycycline belongs to a category of antibiotic medicines that inhibit bacterial growth by blocking the protein synthesis process necessary for bacterial cell growth. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, i.e. it stops bacteria's growth but does not necessarily kill them. On the other hand, Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' (promoting the secretion of sputum and cough) and a 'mucolytic agent' (making sputum less viscous) to facilitate breathing in asthma and COPD patients who experience difficulty breathing.
Take Doxycycline+ambroxol preferably with food to avoid stomach upset and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Doxycycline+ambroxol based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, changes in taste, stomach pain, photosensitivity, and numbness in the mouth, tongue, and throat. Most of these side effects of Doxycycline+ambroxol do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Before using Doxycycline+ambroxol, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to Doxycycline+ambroxol, have kidney problems, liver problems, swollen food pipe (oesophagitis), lupus disease (an autoimmune disease), or muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Please do not drink alcohol with Doxycycline+ambroxol as it may increase unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness. Doxycycline+ambroxol is pregnancy category D (high risk) medicines, so its use in pregnant and nursing mothers is not recommended. Use of Doxycycline+ambroxol during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). Its use should be avoided by pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 8 years of age. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with Doxycycline+ambroxol.
Uses of Doxycycline+ambroxol
• Cough Relief: Doxycycline+ambroxol treats productive coughs and provides relief from respiratory congestion.
• Mucolytic Action: Doxycycline+ambroxol breaks down and thins mucus, making it easier to cough up and thereby helping to relieve respiratory congestion.
• Bronchial Distress: Doxycycline+ambroxol can relieve bronchial distress by reducing inflammation and clearing mucus, benefiting conditions like bronchitis.
• Support for Respiratory Conditions: Doxycycline+ambroxol supports treatment for chronic respiratory conditions, such as asthma and COPD, by improving airflow and reducing airway obstruction.
Medicinal Benefits
Doxycycline+ambroxol consists of Doxycycline (an antibiotic) and Ambroxol (dilutes a viscous cough). Doxycycline belongs to a category of antibiotic medicines that inhibit bacterial growth by blocking the protein synthesis process necessary for bacterial cell growth. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, i.e. it stops the growth of bacteria but does not necessarily kill them. On the other hand, Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' (promoting the secretion of sputum and cough) and a 'mucolytic agent' (making sputum less viscous) to facilitate breathing in asthma and COPD patients who experience difficulty breathing.
Directions for Use
• Take Doxycycline+ambroxol with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by a doctor. • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety. • Swallow the medicine as a whole with glass of water. • Do not crush, break, or chew it.
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Side Effects of Doxycycline+ambroxol
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Stomach pain
- Photosensitivity
- Numbness in the mouth, tongue, and throat
Drug Warnings
Inform your doctor if you have any known allergies to medications. Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart, liver, or kidney disease. Also, tell your doctor if you have a stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), high blood pressure, and diabetes before taking Doxycycline+ambroxol. Doxycycline+ambroxol causes hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood); therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with bronchospasm. Special precautions should be taken in patients with hyperthyroidism and epilepsy. Doxycycline+ambroxol can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence, monitor your blood glucose levels if you have diabetes and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant and a lactating mother. If you unexpectedly go into early labour or premature labour (before 9 months) or threatened abortion, do not use Doxycycline+ambroxol and consult a doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Doxycycline+ambroxol may interact with indigestion remedies (antacids), supplements which contain aluminium, bismuth, calcium, magnesium or zinc, stomach ulcer medicines that contain bismuth, iron supplements, other antibiotics (rifampicin), acne medicines which contain vitamin A, such as isotretinoin, a blood thinner called warfarin, medicines for epilepsy, such as phenytoin or carbamazepine, and ciclosporin, a medicine to damp down your immune system.
Drug-Food Interactions: Limit alcohol intake since it may cause a rise in blood pressure leading to heart diseases. Avoid fatty foods and control your cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, diabetes, bronchospasm, stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), high blood pressure (hypertension), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), epilepsy, heart, liver, kidney diseases, and myasthenia gravis (an illness that causes severe muscle wasting) before taking Doxycycline+ambroxol.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consuming alcohol while taking Doxycycline+ambroxol as it can worsen your condition, causing sleep disturbances (sleep apnoea).
Pregnancy
unsafeDoxycycline+ambroxol is a pregnancy D drug restricted in pregnant women as it can pass through the placental barrier and affect the unborn baby. Therefore, consult with your doctor before taking Doxycycline+ambroxol.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorThere is limited data on how Doxycycline+ambroxol affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Doxycycline+ambroxol.
Driving
cautionDo not drive or operate machinery if you experience drowsiness, increased/uneven heart rate and shakiness while using Doxycycline+ambroxol. This may affect your ability to drive. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.
Liver
cautionDoxycycline+ambroxol should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose of Doxycycline+ambroxol if required based on your condition.
Kidney
cautionDoxycycline+ambroxol should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose of Doxycycline+ambroxol if required based on your condition.
Children
cautionDoxycycline+ambroxol is not recommended for children less than 4 years of age. However, it can be given to children above 4 years of age if prescribed by the doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Take Doxycycline+ambroxol as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over-the-counter medications, herbal supplements, or vitamins without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Doxycycline+ambroxol.
- Identify your triggers, such as allergens like pollen, dust, and certain food items, that exacerbate your asthma.
- Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
- Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
- Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
- Drink warm fluids while you take Doxycycline+ambroxol to help loosen congestion and lubricate the throat.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection, but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Doxycycline+ambroxol is used to treat cough associated with respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Doxycycline+ambroxol stops bacterial growth by inhibiting the protein synthesis process required for their cell growth. It makes breathing easier for patients with asthma and COPD who have difficulty breathing.
It is advised to tell your doctor if you are using contraceptives to prevent pregnancy, as Doxycycline+ambroxol may make contraceptives less effective.
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.
Doxycycline+ambroxol should not be taken with any medication used for seizures or fits, as it might worsen your condition.
Do not take Doxycycline+ambroxol and let your doctor know before using Doxycycline+ambroxol if you have any diseases affecting the heart or blood vessels, any infection in your lungs, overactivity of the thyroid gland, low levels of potassium in your blood, diabetes or hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Taking Doxycycline+ambroxol in these conditions can worsen your health, or even lead to hospitalisation.
Do not stop taking Doxycycline+ambroxol even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition. For the best advice, consult your doctor and follow their recommendations.
Doxycycline+ambroxol can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence, monitor your blood glucose levels if you have diabetes and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly.
Diarrhea is a possible side effect of Doxycycline+ambroxol, which can disrupt gut bacteria and cause digestive issues. To manage diarrhoea, drink plenty of fluids and eat non-spicy foods. If symptoms become severe or persist, consult your doctor.
When using Doxycycline+ambroxol, it is advisable to cover yourself adequately before stepping out into the sun. Doxycycline (one of its ingredients) may increase your sensitivity to sunlight, making you more prone to sunburn or developing skin rashes. Wearing protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen when outdoors can help minimize these risks while taking Doxycycline+ambroxol.
It is generally recommended to take Doxycycline+ambroxol after food or with milk to reduce the potential for stomach irritation. This is because doxycycline (one of its ingredients) may sometimes cause stomach upset when taken on an empty stomach. However, please consult your doctor for personalised advice.
No, Doxycycline+ambroxol is not a steroid. It contains Ambroxol, a mucolytic agent that helps thin mucus in the airways, and Doxycycline, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Both ingredients are used in respiratory conditions, but neither has the anti-inflammatory effects associated with steroids.
Take Doxycycline+ambroxol as directed by your doctor at the prescribed time and dosage. It is usually taken once or twice daily with food in the morning or evening. Please consult your doctor for personalised advice.
The common side effects of Doxycycline+ambroxol include nausea, changes in taste, stomach pain, photosensitivity, and numbness in the mouth, tongue, and throat. Most of these side effects of Doxycycline+ambroxol do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Doxycycline+ambroxol is generally safe for most people. If you have allergies or have a history of gastric ulcers, caution is advised. Doxycycline+ambroxol may sometimes irritate the stomach, potentially worsening ulcer symptoms. Please consult your doctor before using Doxycycline+ambroxol to ensure it is safe for you.
Doxycycline+ambroxol should be taken as directed by your doctor. It is generally swallowed as a whole with water. Do not crush, break, or chew this medication.
Doxycycline+ambroxol may interact with certain medications, including indigestion remedies (antacids), supplements that contain aluminium, bismuth, calcium, magnesium, or zinc, stomach ulcer medicines that contain bismuth, iron supplements, other antibiotics (such as rifampicin), acne medications that contain vitamin A (such as isotretinoin), blood thinners (such as warfarin), anti-seizure medications (such as phenytoin or carbamazepine), and cyclosporine (a medication used to suppress the immune system). Please inform your doctor if you are taking any of these medications before starting Doxycycline+ambroxol to avoid potential interactions and unwanted effects.
