Enstadin AB Tablet

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Composition FOR Enstadin AB

Doxofylline(400mg),Acebrophylline(100mg)

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Enstadin AB Tablet is to be taken with food.
Taking it with food will help to avoid stomach upset.
Avoid Enstadin AB Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
CAUTION
Enstadin AB Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Information regarding the use of Enstadin AB Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Enstadin AB Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Enstadin AB

Doxofylline(400mg)

Uses

Doxofylline is used in the treatment and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

How it works

Doxofylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

Common side effects

Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Epigastric pain, Irritability, Tachycardia, Extrasystoles, Increased respiratory rate , Increased glucose level in blood, Albumin in urine
Acebrophylline(100mg)

Uses

Acebrophylline is used in the treatment and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

How it works

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.

Common side effects

Nausea, Headache, 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, Fever, Chills, Numbness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Tachycardia, Fatigue, High blood pressure, Albumin in urine, Glycosuria, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Increased glucose level in blood

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Expert advice FOR Enstadin AB

  • You have been prescribed Doxofylline for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • 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 take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
  • Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if you have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Frequently asked questions FOR Enstadin AB

Doxofylline

Q. What is Doxofylline?
Doxofylline is a new generation long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a methyxanthine derivative.
Q. How does Doxofylline work?
Doxofylline inhibits an enzyme called phosphodiesterase which results in bronchodilation (dilation or widening of the airways in the lungs by relaxing the surrounding smooth muscle). It is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible. Doxofylline relieves the breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.
Q. Is Doxofylline antibiotic?
Doxofylline is not an antibiotic. Doxofylline is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Q. Is Doxofylline a steroid?
Doxofylline is not a steroid. Doxofylline is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Q. What is Doxofylline used for?
Doxofylline is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps to relieve breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.

Acebrophylline

Q. When should Acebrophylline be avoided?
Acebrophylline should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Acebrophylline, 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 Acebrophylline.
Q. How should Acebrophylline be taken?
Acebrophylline 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 Acebrophylline?
One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Acebrophylline. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.
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Q. Does birth control pills have any effect on Acebrophylline?
If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Acebrophylline need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Acebrophylline, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.
Q. Is Acebrophylline the same as theophylline?
Acebrophylline 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 Acebrophylline works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)