Filast 500 Tablet
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Product introduction
Filast 500 Tablet is used to prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), group of lung disorders in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked and chronic bronchitis. It works by opening the airways and makes breathing easier.
Filast 500 Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Do not miss even a single dose, if in any case, you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember or better to skip the missed dose and continue with regular dosing. It does not prevent the already started breathing trouble or COPD, hence always carry your medical inhaler with you for an emergency.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, weight loss, dizziness, insomnia, and back pain. If these bother you, or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. To overcome dizziness, you must avoid driving and attention-seeking activity until you do not know how medicine affects you. If you experienced sudden weight loss, then regular weight monitoring is required.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you suffer from depression, or suicidal thoughts, or if you have HIV, multiple sclerosis. 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. You must inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before treatment.
Filast 500 Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Do not miss even a single dose, if in any case, you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember or better to skip the missed dose and continue with regular dosing. It does not prevent the already started breathing trouble or COPD, hence always carry your medical inhaler with you for an emergency.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, weight loss, dizziness, insomnia, and back pain. If these bother you, or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. To overcome dizziness, you must avoid driving and attention-seeking activity until you do not know how medicine affects you. If you experienced sudden weight loss, then regular weight monitoring is required.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you suffer from depression, or suicidal thoughts, or if you have HIV, multiple sclerosis. 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. You must inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before treatment.
Uses of Filast Tablet
Side effects of Filast 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 Filast
- Headache
- Weight loss
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Decreased appetite
- Abdominal pain
How to use Filast 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. Filast 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Filast Tablet works
Filast 500 Tablet works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways. This opens the airways and makes breathing easier.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Filast 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Filast 500 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Filast 500 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Filast 500 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Filast 500 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Filast 500 Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Filast 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Filast 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Filast 500 Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Use of Filast 500 Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Filast 500 Tablet is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- It should not be used for sudden attacks of breathlessness (acute bronchospasm).
- Consult your doctor if you experience unexplained and significant weight loss while on treatment.
- Avoid smoking and minimise your exposure to pollution, dust, and fumes. Along with that, a little exercise each day can help you stay strong.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzamides Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Phosphodiesterase-IV Inhibitors (COPD)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Filast with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
watch out for symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea or headaches and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Roflumilast accordingly.
Fosphenytoin may reduce blood levels and efficacy of Roflumilast.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observatio
Ketoconazole may raise blood levels of Roflumilast.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of side effects caused by Roflumilast. Please consult with your doctor. Concurrent use may
Aminophylline may reduce blood levels of the active form of Roflumilast.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your blood sugar level.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Filast 500 Tablet
Once A Day
95%
Twice A Day
5%
What are you using Filast Tablet for?
Chronic obstr*
50%
Asthma
50%
*Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
42%
Average
33%
Poor
25%
What were the side-effects while using Filast 500 Tablet?
Weight loss
50%
Dizziness
50%
How do you take Filast Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Filast 500 Tablet on price
Not Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
Is Filast 500 Tablet a methylxanthine?
No. Filast 500 Tablet is not a methylxanthine and works via a different mechanism of action
Is Filast 500 Tablet available in India?
Yes. Filast 500 Tablet is available in India in the form of 500 mcg tablet
Is Filast 500 Tablet a steroid/ narcotic?
No. Filast 500 Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. It does not have a chemical structure or effects similar to steroids. It does not induce sleep and is not a narcotic drug
What is Filast 500 Tablet used for?
Filast 500 Tablet is used as a maintenance treatment for severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of lung disorders in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked) in patients with frequent worsening of COPD symptoms (COPD exacerbations) and with long-term inflammation of airways (chronic bronchitis)
How does Filast 500 Tablet work?
Filast 500 Tablet is used to prevent worsening of symptoms in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of lung disorders in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked) and long-term inflammation of airways (chronic bronchitis)
How long does Filast 500 Tablet take to work?
Filast 500 Tablet may need to be taken for several weeks to achieve its effects and may vary upon individual response. Please follow advice of your doctor regarding dose and duration.
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Country of origin: India
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