Doxocip Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Cipla Ltd
Active Ingredient	Doxofylline (400mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Methylxanthine Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
Action Class	Theophylline & its derivatives
User Rating	4.1
User Reviews	357

FAQ

Is Doxocip antibiotic?

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

What is Doxocip used for?

Doxocip 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.

What is Doxocip?

Doxocip is a new generation long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a methyxanthine derivative.

How does Doxocip work?

Doxocip 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. Doxocip relieves the breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.

Is Doxocip a steroid?

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

What if you forget to take Doxocip?

If you miss a dose of Doxocip, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Doxocip Tablet Reviews

Doxocip is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which 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.

Doxocip can be taken with the food in the evening. Take it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and how often should take it may depend on what you are taking it for. Take it for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. It does not work immediately or prevent the already started breathing trouble, hence always carry your medical inhaler with you for an emergency.
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 Doxocip Tablet Works

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

How to Use Doxocip Tablet

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. Doxocip may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Doxocip with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Benefits of Doxocip Tablet

In Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Doxocip helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and 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. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

Uses of Doxocip Tablet

Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Doxocip Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Doxocip during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Driving ^UNSAFE

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

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Quick Tips

Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
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.
It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
You have been prescribed Doxocip for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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.