AB-Flo SR Tablet
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Product introduction
AB-Flo SR Tablet is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
AB-Flo SR Tablet is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
AB-Flo SR Tablet is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
Uses of AB-Flo Tablet SR
- Treatment of Asthma
- Treatment of Bronchitis
- Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Benefits of AB-Flo Tablet SR
In Treatment of Asthma
AB-Flo SR Tablet can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These may include house dust, pollen, pets and cigarette smoke. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
In Treatment of Bronchitis
Bronchitis leads to chest congestion and wheezing. AB-Flo SR Tablet relieves symptoms of bronchitis by clearing congestion and relaxing airways.
In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
AB-Flo SR Tablet helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Side effects of AB-Flo Tablet SR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of AB-Flo
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Drowsiness
- Heartburn
- Increased white blood cell count
- Loss of appetite
- Rash
- Itching
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Abdominal distension
- Esophageal bleeding
- Red spots or bumps
- Breathing problems
- High white blood cell count
- Nasal inflammation
How to use AB-Flo Tablet SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. AB-Flo SR Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
AB-Flo SR Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of AB-Flo SR Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of AB-Flo SR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
AB-Flo SR Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
AB-Flo SR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of AB-Flo SR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
AB-Flo SR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of AB-Flo SR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed AB-Flo SR Tablet for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
- Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
- Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if you have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Xanthinic Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Theophylline & its derivatives
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking AB-Flo SR Tablet
Once A Day
91%
Twice A Day
9%
What are you using AB-Flo Tablet SR for?
Cough
100%
How much was the improvement?
Average
76%
Excellent
24%
What were the side-effects while using AB-Flo SR Tablet?
Vomiting
33%
Gastrointesti*
33%
Drowsiness
17%
No Side Effec*
17%
*Gastrointestinal discomfort, No Side Effect
How do you take AB-Flo Tablet SR?
With food
100%
Please rate AB-Flo SR Tablet on price
Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
Q. Does birth control pills have any effect on AB-Flo SR Tablet?
If you are taking birth control pills, dose of AB-Flo SR Tablet need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of AB-Flo SR Tablet, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.
Q. How should AB-Flo SR Tablet be taken?
AB-Flo SR Tablet should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food.
Q. Is it okay to take furosemide along with AB-Flo SR Tablet?
One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with AB-Flo SR Tablet. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.
Q. When should AB-Flo SR Tablet be avoided?
AB-Flo SR Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, AB-Flo SR Tablet, or theophylline. Along with that, patients suffering from low blood pressure, irregular heart beats or rhythm or history of heart attack, liver disease or kidney disorder should avoid taking AB-Flo SR Tablet.
Q. Is AB-Flo SR Tablet the same as theophylline?
AB-Flo SR Tablet comprises of theophylline-7 acetate and ambroxol which makes it effective in making the mucus more fluid and clearing the airways easily, thereby making breathing easier. This effect of AB-Flo SR Tablet works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.
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