Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's

Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's 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).

Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's contains Doxofylline that acts by inhibiting the phosphodiesterase 4 (PD-4) thereby relaxing the bronchial smooth muscle of lung's airways, making it easier for asthma and COPD patient to breath easily.

Use Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend you how often you take Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, irritability, insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep) or fast heart rate. Most of these side effects of Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's is contraindicated in acute myocardial infarction, low blood pressure (hypotension), lactating women and patients allergic to Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, before using Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's. Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in congestive heart failure patients as these patients have slow drug clearance leading to high blood levels even after stopping treatment with Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's.

Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's is a bronchodilator and also possess antitussive (cough suppressant) properties that are used to treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs, especially in asthma and COPD patients. Additionally, Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's helps in suppressing cough and makes breathing easier by opening airways. Thus it prevents an asthma attack, and an individual can exercise freely if it is taken before exercise or before expected exposure to irritants such as pollen, house dust, cigarette smoke and pets.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Irritability
• Insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep)
• Fast heart rate

If you are allergic to Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. You are recommended to avoid taking Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's with chocolate and caffeinated foods such as cocoa beans or tea leaves as they may increase the risk of severity of side effects. Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's is contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please consult a doctor before using Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's. Do not take Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's if you have low blood pressure or had a heart attack. Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in congestive heart failure patients as these patients have slow drug clearance leading to high blood levels even after stopping treatment with Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's. If you have low blood pressure, congestive heart failure, hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), pulmonary heart diseases, stomach ulcer, kidney, liver or heart diseases, inform your doctor before taking Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's.

• ALLOPURINOL
• CIMETIDINE
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• CLINDAMYCIN
• LINCOMYCIN
• PROPRANOLOL
• EPHEDRINE
• INFLUENZA (LIVE ATTENUATED)
• PHENYTOIN

• Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's to monitor potassium levels and levels of Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's in the blood.
• Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's can cause serious side effects, possibly similar, which occurs by taking too much amount of caffeine. So avoid intake of Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's with caffeinated beverages like chocolate, coffee etc.

• Eat foods rich in potassium such as tomatoes, bananas, asparagus, oranges, potatoes, avocados, dark leafy greens and beetroots as potassium is important for lung function and a potassium deficiency may cause breathing problems.
• Drink plenty of fluids every day to thin mucus which makes it easier to cough out.
• Avoid foods such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, bottled lemon and lime juice as it may worsen asthma symptoms.
• Exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system. Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
• Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.
• Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of the Doxoril 650 Tablet 10's and irritate the lungs worsening breathing problem.