Doxofit 100mg Injection
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Product introduction
Doxofit 100mg Injection is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the 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.
Doxofit 100mg Injection is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
Doxofit 100mg Injection is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
Uses of Doxofit Injection
Benefits of Doxofit Injection
In Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Doxofit 100mg Injection 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.
Side effects of Doxofit Injection
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 Doxofit
- Headache
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
How to use Doxofit Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Doxofit 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Doxofit 100mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Doxofit 100mg Injection 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
Doxofit 100mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Doxofit 100mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Doxofit 100mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Doxofit 100mg Injection for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- 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
What is Doxofit 100mg Injection?
Doxofit 100mg Injection is a new generation long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a methyxanthine derivative.
How does Doxofit 100mg Injection work?
Doxofit 100mg Injection 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. Doxofit 100mg Injection relieves the breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.
Is Doxofit 100mg Injection antibiotic?
Doxofit 100mg Injection is not an antibiotic. Doxofit 100mg Injection is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Is Doxofit 100mg Injection a steroid?
Doxofit 100mg Injection is not a steroid. Doxofit 100mg Injection is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
What is Doxofit 100mg Injection used for?
Doxofit 100mg Injection 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: Kalmia Healthcare
Address: SCO 218,First Floor, Phase I, Urban Estate, Patiala, Punjab 147002
Country of origin: India
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