Doxofine 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.
Doxofine Injection is given as an injection by the doctor. The dose and duration of your treatment will depend on what you are being treated for and the severity of your condition. Get the injection for as long as it is prescribed to you. Do not miss any doses, in case you missed a dose, get it as soon as you remember it. Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check for medicine levels in the blood.
The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, headache, nausea, and stomach upset. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised not to consume alcohol or do not smoke while on treatment. You must avoid high caffeinated products like coffee, tea, and dark chocolates as it enhances drug side effects.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease or if you have heart-related problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting the treatment.
In Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Doxofine 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 Doxofine 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 Doxofine
Headache
Nausea
Upset stomach
Vomiting
How to use Doxofine Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Doxofine Injection works
Doxofine Injection is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Doxofine Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Doxofine Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Doxofine Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Doxofine Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Doxofine Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Doxofine Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Doxofine Injection?
If you missed a dose of Doxofine Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
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You have been prescribed Doxofine 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.
Doxofine Injection is a new generation long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a methyxanthine derivative.
How does Doxofine Injection work?
Doxofine 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. Doxofine Injection relieves the breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.
Is Doxofine Injection antibiotic?
Doxofine Injection is not an antibiotic. Doxofine Injection is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Is Doxofine Injection a steroid?
Doxofine Injection is not a steroid. Doxofine Injection is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
What is Doxofine Injection used for?
Doxofine 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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