Doxofast T 5mg/400mg Tablet

Doxofast T 5mg/400mg Tablet is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe.

Doxofast T 5mg/400mg Tablet 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 nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, restlessness, tremor, palpitations, and increased heart rate. 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. It may cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Doxofast T 5mg/400mg Tablet helps the airways in your lungs to stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It relieves symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing, and helps 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. 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 Doxofast T

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Tremors
• Upper abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Rash
• Urticaria
• Itching
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Sweating
• Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
• Bloating
• Indigestion
• Epigastric pain
• Irritability
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Tachycardia
• Extrasystoles
• Increased respiratory rate

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Doxofast T 5mg/400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Doxofast T 5mg/400mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Terbutaline and Doxofylline. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. This makes breathing easier.

• You have been prescribed Doxofast T 5mg/400mg Tablet for the treatment of asthma.
• 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 get regular blood tests done to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
• Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium levels. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle twitching or weakness, or an irregular heartbeat.
• Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

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