Spirolast
Spirolast Products are primarily used for
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
About Spirolast Products
Spirolast Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Spirolast are Headache, Weight loss, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nausea, Diarrhea, Decreased appetite, Abdominal pain.
How Spirolast 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 Spirolast Products
Frequently asked questions about Spirolast Products
Frequently asked questions about Roflumilast
Q. Is Spirolast Tablet a methylxanthine?
No. Spirolast Tablet is not a methylxanthine and works via a different mechanism of action
Q. Is Spirolast Tablet available in India?
Yes. Spirolast Tablet is available in India in the form of 500 mcg tablet
Q. Is Spirolast Tablet a steroid/ narcotic?
No. Spirolast 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 Spirolast Tablet used for?
Spirolast 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 Spirolast Tablet work?
Spirolast 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 Spirolast Tablet take to work?
Spirolast 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.