AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml
About AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml
AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml belongs to the class of drugs called bronchodilators primarily used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes).
AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml contains Acebrophylline that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml also acts as mucolytic (cough/sputum thinner) agent and helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways.
Take AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml based on your medical condition. Some people may experience diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, heartburn, stomach discomfort, skin rash or drowsiness. Most of these side effects of AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning or lasts longer than usual, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs indicating that your asthma is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml. Do not take AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml if you have heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats. Avoid taking AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml.
Uses of AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml
Medicinal Benefits
AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml is a bronchodilator and mucolytic (mucus thinner) agent that is used to treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways. AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml helps to prevent an asthma attack and exercise freely if it is taken before exercise.
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Side Effects of AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning or lasts longer than usual, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs indicating that your asthma is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml. Do not take AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml if you have heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats. Avoid taking AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml may interact with water pills (furosemide), medicines used to treat gout (allopurinol), antacid (cimetidine), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline), drugs used to lower high blood pressure (diltiazem, verapamil), heart-related medicines (isoprenaline), anthelmintic (thiabendazole), corticosteroids (prednisone) and oral contraceptives (ethinylestradiol).
Drug-Food Interaction: AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol with AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml as it may increase drowsiness. Also, avoid or limit the intake of caffeine with AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml as it may cause side effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking AB Phylline Syrup 100 ml
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than 2 times in a week and up to 4 nights in a month whereas, in case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises and self-care.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).