Doxovent 100mg Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

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

What is Doxovent 100mg?

Doxovent 100mg is a new generation long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a methyxanthine derivative.

Is Doxovent 100mg antibiotic?

Doxovent 100mg is not an antibiotic. Doxovent 100mg is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

What is Doxovent 100mg used for?

Doxovent 100mg 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.

How does Doxovent 100mg work?

Doxovent 100mg 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. Doxovent 100mg relieves the breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.

Is Doxovent 100mg a steroid?

Doxovent 100mg is not a steroid. Doxovent 100mg is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

What if you forget to take Doxovent Injection?

If you missed a dose of Doxovent 100mg, consult your doctor.

Doxovent 100mg Injection Reviews

Doxovent 100mg is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.

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

Doxovent 100mg is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

How to Use Doxovent 100mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

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

Driving ^UNSAFE

Doxovent 100mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Doxovent 100mg. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Doxovent 100mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Doxovent 100mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Doxovent 100mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Doxovent 100mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

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.