Doxobid 200 Tablet
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Product introduction
Doxobid 200 Tablet is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma 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.
Doxobid 200 Tablet is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
Doxobid 200 Tablet is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
Uses of Doxobid Tablet
Benefits of Doxobid Tablet
In Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Doxobid 200 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 Doxobid Tablet
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 Doxobid
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
How to use Doxobid Tablet
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. Doxobid 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Doxobid 200 Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Avoid Doxobid 200 Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Doxobid 200 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Doxobid 200 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Doxobid 200 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Doxobid 200 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Doxobid 200 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Doxobid 200 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Doxobid Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Doxobid 200 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Doxobid 200 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
Methylxanthine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Theophylline & its derivatives
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. What is Doxobid 200 Tablet?
Doxobid 200 Tablet is a new generation long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a methyxanthine derivative.
Q. How does Doxobid 200 Tablet work?
Doxobid 200 Tablet inhibits an enzyme called phosphodiesterase which results in bronchodilation (dilation or widening of the airways in the lungs by relaxing the surrounding smooth muscle). It is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible. Doxobid 200 Tablet relieves the breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.
Q. Is Doxobid 200 Tablet antibiotic?
Doxobid 200 Tablet is not an antibiotic. Doxobid 200 Tablet is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Q. Is Doxobid 200 Tablet a steroid?
Doxobid 200 Tablet is not a steroid. Doxobid 200 Tablet is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Q. What is Doxobid 200 Tablet used for?
Doxobid 200 Tablet is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps to relieve breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.
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Name: Magnus Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Address: Jyatha Marg, Kantipath, Kathmandu Nepal
Country of origin: India
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