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Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet

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Introduction of Pecophylin Tablet

Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe.

Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet1 and Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet2.

Benefits of Pecophylin Tablet

In Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet helps the airways in your lungs to stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It relieves symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing, and helps 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 Pecophylin 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 Pecophylin

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Tremors
  • Upper abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Rash
  • Urticaria
  • Itching
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Sweating
  • Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
  • Bloating
  • Indigestion
  • Epigastric pain
  • Irritability
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Tachycardia
  • Extrasystoles
  • Increased respiratory rate

How to use Pecophylin 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. Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Pecophylin Tablet

  • You have been prescribed Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet for the treatment of asthma.
  • 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 get regular blood tests done to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your  blood potassium levels. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle twitching or weakness, or an irregular heartbeat.
  • Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

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
What is chronic pulmonary thromboembolism?
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
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References

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  2. PubChem. Doxofylline. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Peerage Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: sco 13, phase 2, industrial area, chandigarh-160017, india
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: September, 2024

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