Doxovent 100mg Injection
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Doxofylline (100mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Methylxanthine Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
Action Class | Theophylline & its derivatives |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 755 |
FAQ
Doxovent 100mg Injection Reviews
Doxovent 100mg is given as an injection by the doctor. The dose and duration of your treatment will depend on what you are being treated for and the severity of your condition. Get the injection for as long as it is prescribed to you. Do not miss any doses, in case you missed a dose, get it as soon as you remember it. Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check for medicine levels in the blood.
The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, headache, nausea, and stomach upset. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised not to consume alcohol or do not smoke while on treatment. You must avoid high caffeinated products like coffee, tea, and dark chocolates as it enhances drug side effects.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease or if you have heart-related problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting the treatment.
How Doxovent 100mg Injection Works
How to Use Doxovent 100mg Injection
Benefits of Doxovent 100mg Injection
- In Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Doxovent 100mg can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These may include house dust, pollen, pets, and cigarette smoke. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Uses of Doxovent 100mg Injection
- Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Doxovent 100mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
- You have been prescribed Doxovent 100mg for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- 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.
- 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.
- Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
References
- PubChem. Doxofylline.
- Leeford. Doxofylline [Product Information].
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).