ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE belongs to the group of anti-asthmatic medicines used to treat asthma. Asthma 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.
ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE is a combination of two drugs, namely: Etofylline nicotinate (xanthine) and Terbutaline (bronchodilator). ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE relaxes and widens the openings in the airways, making it easier to breathe. Thereby, ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE provides relief from asthma.
Take ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE as prescribed. You are advised to take ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side-effects such as stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, fast heart rate, and tremor. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Consult your doctor before taking ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE may cause drowsiness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased drowsiness. ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE is not recommended for children. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to avoid unpleasant side-effects.
Asthma
ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE is a combination of two drugs, namely: Etofylline nicotinate and Terbutaline. Etofylline nicotinate belongs to the class of medicines called xanthines, whereas Terbutaline belongs to a class of bronchodilators. ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE is used to treat asthma. ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE relaxes and widens the openings in the airways, making it easier to breathe. Thereby, ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE provides relief from asthma.
Do not take ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, epilepsy, overactive thyroid, or diabetes. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE may cause drowsiness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased drowsiness. ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE is not recommended for children. If wheezing or chest tightness worsens, if you wake up at night with asthma, if your breathing gets worse, or if you do not get relief despite using ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE, 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.
Drug-Drug Interactions: ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE may interact with diuretics (furosemide), anti-emetic (ondansetron), hormone (epinephrine, oxytocin), antihistamine (hydroxyzine, promethazine), anti-asthma (budesonide+formoterol)
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, epilepsy, overactive thyroid, or diabetes.
You are advised not to consume alcohol while taking ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE as it might cause increased drowsiness.
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Consult your doctor before taking ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE; your doctor will decide whether ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE if you have liver impairment/liver disease or any concerns regarding this.
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease or any concerns regarding this.
ETOFYLLINE NICOTINATE+TERBUTALINE is not recommended for use in children. Please consult your doctor.
Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. The asthma symptoms 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 a week and up to 4 nights in a month, whereas, in the 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.