Filast
Filast Products are primarily used for
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
About Filast Products
Filast Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Filast are Headache, Weight loss, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nausea, Diarrhea, Decreased appetite, Abdominal pain.
How Filast Products work
Roflumilast works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways. This opens the airways and makes breathing easier.
Patient Concerns about Filast Products
Frequently asked questions about Filast Products
Frequently asked questions about Roflumilast
Q. Is Filast 500 Tablet a methylxanthine?
No. Filast 500 Tablet is not a methylxanthine and works via a different mechanism of action
Q. Is Filast 500 Tablet available in India?
Yes. Filast 500 Tablet is available in India in the form of 500 mcg tablet
Q. 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
Q. 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)
Q. 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)
Q. 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.