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Acb 200mg Tablet SR


Product introduction

Acb 200mg Tablet SR 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.

Acb 200mg Tablet SR is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure

Benefits of Acb Tablet SR

In Treatment of Asthma

Acb 200mg Tablet SR 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. Acb 200mg Tablet SR relieves symptoms of bronchitis by clearing congestion and relaxing airways.

In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Acb 200mg Tablet SR 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 Acb 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 Acb

  • 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 Acb 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. Acb 200mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Acb 200mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Acb 200mg Tablet SR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Acb 200mg Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Acb 200mg Tablet SR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Acb 200mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acb 200mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Acb 200mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acb 200mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Acb 200mg Tablet SR 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

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i m suffering from breathing problem cough chest infame . Do tell chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .So tell which medicines should i take to treat this problem.
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
It is less likely you have copd at this age You need detailed check up and spirometry test for same
My mother is suffering from acute asthma And she has chronic bronchitis
Dr. Saurav Arora
Homeopathy
As your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly.
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FAQs

Does birth control pills have any effect on Acb 200mg Tablet SR?

If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Acb 200mg Tablet SR need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Acb 200mg Tablet SR, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.

How should Acb 200mg Tablet SR be taken?

Acb 200mg Tablet SR should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food.

Is it okay to take furosemide along with Acb 200mg Tablet SR?

One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Acb 200mg Tablet SR. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.

When should Acb 200mg Tablet SR be avoided?

Acb 200mg Tablet SR should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Acb 200mg Tablet SR, 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 Acb 200mg Tablet SR.

Is Acb 200mg Tablet SR the same as theophylline?

Acb 200mg Tablet SR 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 Acb 200mg Tablet SR 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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