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Airz 50mcg Tablet

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Product introduction

Airz 50mcg Tablet is a prescription medicine used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat peptic ulcers. It has anti-secretory effect, so helps to reduce excessive salivation and sweating. It may also be used before operations to reduce body secretions.

Airz 50mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose duration as advised by the doctor. Keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.

The most common side effects of this medicine are dry mouth, vomiting, flushing, increased heart rate, urinary retention, and drowsiness. It may also cause constipation, so eat adequate fiber and drink plenty of water. Dizziness and blurred vision may occur as a side effect. It is better to avoid driving and other things which require mental focus.

Before taking Airz 50mcg Tablet, let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Let your doctor also know about if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine. 

Uses of Airz Tablet

  • Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease

Benefits of Airz Tablet

In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease

Peptic ulcer disease is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Airz 50mcg Tablet reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer.

Side effects of Airz 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 Airz

  • Dryness in mouth
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Blurred vision
  • Drowsiness
  • Increased heart rate
  • Urinary retention

How to use Airz 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. Airz 50mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Airz Tablet works

Glycopyrrolate is in a class of medications called anticholinergics. It decreases stomach acid and saliva production by blocking the activity of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger in the body responsible for acid and saliva production.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Airz 50mcg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Airz 50mcg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Airz 50mcg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Long-term use of Airz 50mcg Tablet might reduce milk production.
Driving
UNSAFE
Airz 50mcg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Airz 50mcg Tablet may affect vision and coordination. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Airz 50mcg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Airz 50mcg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Airz 50mcg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Airz Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Airz 50mcg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Fact Box

Chemical Class
Synthetic Quaternary Ammonium
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anticholinergic - Anaesthesia

Patient concerns

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I am suffering from stomach problems from last 2 months regularly.This is my ultrasound report.Please explain this report in simple words.
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
U having fatty liverAnd probably peptic ulcer
Gastric problems and peptic ulcer
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
please mention your symptoms and not the diagnosis
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FAQs

Q. Is Airz 50mcg Tablet used for excessive sweating?

Yes, Airz 50mcg Tablet can be used to treat cases of excessive sweating. It decreases sweating and keeps the patient dry. However, you should not start taking this medication without knowing the cause of your sweating. Therefore, consult your doctor to know the cause of excessive sweating before starting this medication.

Q. When should I take Airz 50mcg Tablet?

The Airz 50mcg Tablet tablet is usually taken 2 or 3 times a day depending on the condition it has been prescribed for. The medicine should be swallowed with a glass of water on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal with a glass of water. Follow the instructions given by your prescribing physician and take the medicine exactly as directed.

Q. How long does it take for Airz 50mcg Tablet to start working?

The action and effect of this medicine varies from patient to patient. The onset of action depends on how fast the medicine gets absorbed from the stomach and reaches the bloodstream. This varies in different age groups. Usually it takes a few hours to show its effect, but exact duration is highly variable.

Q. Can Airz 50mcg Tablet be safely given in elderly patients?

Airz 50mcg Tablet should be used with caution in patients of old age, specifically elderly males. They should be screened for liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, prostate or urinary problems. The dose of the medicine is accordingly adjusted and prescribed.

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References

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  2. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Glycopyrrolate. [Updated 2018 Dec 3]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Glycopyrrolate tablets [Prescribing Inforamtion]. East Windsor, NJ: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.; 2023. [Accessed 28 June 2023]. (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
Country of origin: India

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