Description
Doxofylline and Montelukast Tablets under the brand name ABIDOX-M. It is a respiratory medication, primarily used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Asthma is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases that mainly include emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis. This Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Doxofylline (bronchodilator) and Montelukast (leukotriene receptor antagonist).
Doxofylline works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. It treats the airflow obstruction in the lungs, thereby relieving chest tightness, wheezing, and cough to make breathing easier. Montelukast blocks the leukotrienes (chemicals released in response when a body comes in contact with an allergen), thereby reducing inflammation and swelling in the nose. It also inhibits bronchoconstriction (narrowing of airways in the lungs that lead to breathing difficulties).
Medical Benefits of Doxofylline and Montelukast Tablets
- It helps in relaxing muscles.
- Widening the airways of the lungs.
- It treats the airflow obstruction in the lungs, thereby relieving chest tightness, wheezing and cough to make breathing easier.
- It blocks leukotrienes and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose.
- It also inhibits bronchoconstriction.
- It is used to relieve exercise-induced bronchospasm (shortness of breath that occurs only during exercise).
Side Effects
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Fever
- Increased heart rate
- Stomach pain/epigastric pain
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Nausea
- Flu-like symptoms
- Irritation
- Sore throat
- Flu-like symptoms
Direction for Use
- Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor.
- Do not break, crush or chew it.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
Storage
- Keep it away from sunlight.
- Keep in a cool and dry environment.
Precautions
- Quit smoking Doxofylline and Montelukast Tablets as they may reduce the effectiveness of these tablets and irritate the lungs worsening breathing problems.
- Do not give it to children below 12 years unless prescribed by a doctor.
- Avoid alcohol consumption with this medication as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.
- Please consult your doctor before taking these tablets, if you are pregnant.
- If you have a liver or kidney impairment then consult your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions of Doxofylline and Montelukast Tablets
What happens if I miss a dose of this medicine?
Please take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Can I use this medication for my sudden asthma attack?
This medicine is not recommended for use during a sudden asthma attack since it does not act right away. It is advised to please consult your doctor to prescribe a fast-acting inhaler for rescuing your sudden breathing problems.
I am diagnosed with depression. Can I use this tablet?
Therapy with leukotriene receptor antagonists like Montelukast may worsen the symptoms of psychotic events in patients with a history of mental illness. Careful administration and monitoring are essential before taking it in patients with neuropsychiatric disorders. Please consult your doctor before taking this composition if you have been diagnosed or have a history of mental illness like depression, seizures (fits) etc.
In what conditions, should I stay cautious while using it?
It is essential to let your doctor know if you have any history of heart, liver, kidney, and lung diseases, neuropsychiatric disorders like seizures (fits) and depression, phenylketonuria (birth defect caused by the build-up of an amino acid called phenylalanine in the body), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), high blood pressure, hypoxaemia (low levels of oxygen in the blood), stomach ulcers and viral infections before taking this medicine.
