Durasalyn Liquid

Durasalyn Liquid is a combination medicine used to treat asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.

Durasalyn Liquid is taken 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 pain, restlessness, tremors, headache, palpitations, increased heart rate, and muscle cramp. 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 sleepiness and 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 sleepiness.

Before taking this medicine, 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.

• Asthma

Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which your airways become narrow and as a result, breathing becomes difficult. Durasalyn Liquid helps in easy breathing by widening your airways. It also gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Regular exercise and yoga can help improve the symptoms of asthma in the long term, in addition to improving overall health.

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 PD Kent

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Restlessness
• Tremors
• Headache
• Palpitations
• Increased heart rate
• Muscle cramp

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. Durasalyn Liquid is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Durasalyn Liquid with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Durasalyn Liquid is a combination of two medicines: Choline theophyllinate and salbutamol. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. This makes breathing easier.

• You have been prescribed Durasalyn Liquid 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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