Zedphylline
Zedphylline Products are primarily used for
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
About Zedphylline Products
Uses of Zedphylline Products
Acebrophylline is used in the treatment and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Zedphylline Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Zedphylline are Nausea, Vomiting, Drowsiness, Heartburn, Increased white blood cell count, Loss of appetite, Rash, Itching, Constipation, Diarrhea, Abdominal discomfort, Abdominal distension, Esophageal bleeding, Red spots or bumps, Breathing problems, Nasal inflammation, Dizziness.
How Zedphylline Products work
Acebrophylline is a mucolytic and bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to breathe.
Patient Concerns about Zedphylline Products
Frequently asked questions about Zedphylline Products
Frequently asked questions about Acebrophylline
Q. Does birth control pills have any effect on Zedphylline 100mg Tablet?
If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Zedphylline 100mg Tablet need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Zedphylline 100mg Tablet, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.
Q. How should Zedphylline 100mg Tablet be taken?
Zedphylline 100mg Tablet should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food.
Q. Is it okay to take furosemide along with Zedphylline 100mg Tablet?
One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Zedphylline 100mg Tablet. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.
Q. When should Zedphylline 100mg Tablet be avoided?
Zedphylline 100mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Zedphylline 100mg Tablet, or theophylline. Along with that, patients suffering from low blood pressure, irregular heart beats or rhythm or history of heart attack, liver disease or kidney disorder should avoid taking Zedphylline 100mg Tablet.
Q. Is Zedphylline 100mg Tablet the same as theophylline?
Zedphylline 100mg Tablet comprises of theophylline-7 acetate and ambroxol which makes it effective in making the mucus more fluid and clearing the airways easily, thereby making breathing easier. This effect of Zedphylline 100mg Tablet works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.