Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet helps prevent and treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). It helps relax the muscles of the air passages thereby making it easier to breathe. It is also use to treat bronchitis.

Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should 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. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are vomiting, upset stomach, heartburn, stomach pain, rash, itching, breathing difficulty, nasal inflammation, and flu-like symptoms. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Levokast AB Tablet

Treatment and prevention of Asthma
Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Treatment of Bronchitis

Benefits of Levokast AB Tablet

In Treatment and prevention of Asthma

Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These “triggers” may include house dust, pollen, pets, and cigarette smoke. This medicine relaxes the muscles of your airways which makes the air easier to get in and out. It will, therefore, allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. This enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

In Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It works by relaxing the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. This medicine also loosens thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

In Treatment of Bronchitis

Bronchitis leads to chest congestion and wheezing. Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet relieves symptoms of bronchitis by clearing congestion and relaxing airways. Take it for as long as the doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits.

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Side effects of Levokast AB 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 Levokast AB

Vomiting
Heartburn
Stomach pain
Rash
Itching
Hives
Drowsiness
Breathing problems
Increased white blood cell count
Nasal inflammation
Flu-like symptoms
Sinus infection
Ear infection

How to use Levokast AB 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. Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Levokast AB Tablet works

Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:Acebrophylline and montelukast. Acebrophylline is a mucolytic. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways and nose to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Levokast AB Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg 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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Quick tips

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 need to take regular blood test to monitor the level of drug in your body to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.

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Patient concerns

My mother is suffering from acute asthma And she has chronic bronchitis

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

As your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly.

Old cough at morning last 15 years

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

can be bronchial asthma or COPD consult chest physician

Allergic bronchitis since 3years, copd, shortness of breath.

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir as your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly. In homeopathy symptoms, history and examination is very important. In majority of cases, after a long case taking and case workout, we try to select a constitutional remedy which is used to treat the disease from its root cause. Taking a constitutional treatment shall also take care the reoccurrence of disease.

FAQs

How to take Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet?

Take Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet should be taken after food to avoid stomach discomfort.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet will not make it more effective. Further, it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting worse, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.

Can I stop Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet should be continued as advised by the doctor. Inform your doctor if you experience any problem due to the use of Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet.

Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet?

Serious side effects with Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet are uncommon and rare. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any side effects like upper respiratory tract infection, fever, headache, pharyngitis, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, influenza. irritability, restlessness, bad or vivid dreams, sleepwalking, depression, suicidal thoughts, disorientation (confusion), and hallucinations.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Levokast AB 200 mg/10 mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.

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