Duravent
Duravent Products are primarily used for
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
About Duravent Products
Uses of Duravent Products
Acebrophylline is used in the treatment and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Duravent Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Duravent are Nausea, Vomiting, 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, Nasal inflammation, Dizziness.
How Duravent Products work
Acebrophylline is a mucolytic and bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to breathe.
Patient Concerns about Duravent Products
Frequently asked questions about Duravent Products
Frequently asked questions about Acebrophylline
Q. Does birth control pills have any effect on Duravent 200mg Tablet SR?
If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Duravent 200mg Tablet SR need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Duravent 200mg Tablet SR, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.
Q. How should Duravent 200mg Tablet SR be taken?
Duravent 200mg Tablet SR 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 Duravent 200mg Tablet SR?
One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Duravent 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.
Q. When should Duravent 200mg Tablet SR be avoided?
Duravent 200mg Tablet SR should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Duravent 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 Duravent 200mg Tablet SR.
Q. Is Duravent 200mg Tablet SR the same as theophylline?
Duravent 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 Duravent 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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