INTRODUCTION
BESTOFYLINE 100MG contain Doxofylline which belongs to a group of medicine called xanthine. It is used to treat bronchial asthma and pulmonary disease associated with bronchospasm. Bronchial asthma is a condition where the airways of lungs get swelled and narrowed. This swelling cause the air ways to produce excess mucus resulting in shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, and chest tightness.
BESTOFYLINE 100MG works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier. The common side effects are nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, headache, irritability, insomnia, tachycardia, extrasystoles, tachypnoea.
Always use BESTOFYLINE 100MG exactly as your doctor has told you. Check the label for directions before use. Shake well before use. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
USES OF BESTOFYLINE 100MG
- Treat bronchial asthma
- Treat pulmonary disease associated with bronchospasm
HOW BESTOFYLINE 100MG WORKS
BESTOFYLINE 100MG works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Always use BESTOFYLINE 100MG exactly as your doctor has told you. Check the label for directions before use. Shake well before use.
SIDE EFFECTS OF BESTOFYLINE 100MG
COMMON
- nausea, vomiting
- epigastric pain
- headache
- irritability
- insomnia
- tachycardia
- extrasystoles
- tachypnea
RARE
- hyperglycemia or albuminuria
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea and Vomiting:
Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.
Headache:
Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
BESTOFYLINE 100MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking.
BREASTFEEDING
BESTOFYLINE 100MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
The product does not affect the patient’s alertness and therefore does not interfere with his/her ability to drive and use machines.
ALCOHOL
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with BESTOFYLINE 100MG.
KIDNEY
BESTOFYLINE 100MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
LIVER
BESTOFYLINE 100MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
ALLERGY
Do not take BESTOFYLINE 100MG if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Doxofylline or any other ingredients in this medicine.
LUNGS
BESTOFYLINE 100MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active lung diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
HEART DISEASE
BESTOFYLINE 100MG is not recommended in patients with active heart diseases. Before taking this medicine consult your doctor.
OTHERS
Tell your doctor if you have or had a condition such as,
- hypotension, hypertension
- are elderly
- severe hypoxemia
- hyperthyroidism
- peptic ulcer
INTERACTIONS
Talk to your doctor if you are taking,
- ephedrine or other sympathomimetic drugs
- erythromycin, TAO, lincomycin, clindamycin, allopurinol, cimetidine, influenza vaccine and propranolol
- phenytoin, other anticonvulsants
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Doxofylline |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Xanthine |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Bronchial asthma, Pulmonary disease associated with bronchospasm |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Injection, Syrup |
MORE INFORMATION
Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.
FAQs ABOUT BESTOFYLINE 100MG
Can I take BESTOFYLINE 100MG during breast-feeding?
No, it is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your Doctor.
Can BESTOFYLINE 100MG cause nausea and Vomiting?
Yes, this medicine may cause nausea and vomiting in some individuals. Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.
Can BESTOFYLINE 100MG cause headache?
Yes, this medicine may cause headache in some individuals. Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.
REFERENCES
1. KD Tripathi. Drugs for Cough and Bronchial Asthma. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Seventh Edition, 2013. Page - 227.
2. Dali Shukla 1, Subhashis Chakraborty, Sanjay Singh, Brahmeshwar Mishra. Doxofylline: a promising methylxanthine derivative for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. NIH: National Library of Medicine, National center of biotechnology Information Pubmed.gov.Oct 2009. [Accessed 04 Jan 2021] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19678793/
3. ABC FARMACEUTICI S.P.A, 27 Apr 1991; Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC); [Revised on Mar 2011] [Accessed 04 Jan 2021] http://www.abcfarmaceutici.it/uploads/news/40_file3_en.pdf
USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
- Absolute Eosinophil Count
- Complete Blood Count
PRODUCT DETAILS
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