Acebrophylline + Acetylcysteine

Acebrophylline + Acetylcysteine is used to treat and prevent asthma and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked) such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It helps relax the muscles of the air passages thereby making it easier to breathe.

Acebrophylline + Acetylcysteine is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are vomiting, heartburn, stomach upset, rash, itching, breathing difficulty, and nasal inflammation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as that may cause excessive drowsiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

• Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Acebrophylline + Acetylcysteine is a combination of two medicines that helps the airways in your lungs stay open. They work by relaxing the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. This medicine also loosens thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Oxydex

• Vomiting
• Heartburn
• Stomach pain
• Upset stomach
• Rash
• Hives
• Itching
• Breathing problems
• Nasal inflammation
• Increased white blood cell count

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Acebrophylline + Acetylcysteine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Acebrophylline + Acetylcysteine is a combination of two medicines : Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine. 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. Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out.

• Acebrophylline + Acetylcysteine helps in the prevention and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• It has a smelly odor. This is normal and does not indicate that the medicine has changed.
• It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
• Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
• It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
• Your doctor may ask you to take regular blood tests to monitor the level of drug in your body to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
• Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver, or heart disease, or if have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
• Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.

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