ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST
About ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST
ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST is a respiratory medication, primarily used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma attacks, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Asthma is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases that mainly include emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nose caused by an allergen, such as pollen, dust, mould, or flakes of skin from certain animals.
ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST is a combination of two medicines: Acebrophylline (bronchodilator) and Montelukast (leukotriene receptor antagonist). Acebrophylline works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Acebrophylline also has mucoregulating/mucolytic (dissolves thick mucus and helps relieve breathing difficulties) and anti-inflammatory properties. Montelukast blocks the leukotrienes (chemicals released in response when a body comes in contact with an allergen), thereby reducing inflammation and swelling in the nose. It also inhibits bronchoconstriction (narrowing of airways in the lungs that lead to breathing difficulties) and is used in treating asthma and allergic rhinitis.
Your doctor will advise the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. The common side effects of ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST include headache, sore throat/cough, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhoea, heartburn, runny nose, rash, itching, drowsiness, restlessness, abdominal pain (stomach pain), and nasal inflammation. Most of these side effects of ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.
ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST is not intended for use during an acute asthma attack. Your doctor may suggest other medications for your sudden asthma attack. Please inform your doctor in advance if you have heart, liver, kidney and lung diseases, seizures (fits) and depression, phenylketonuria (birth defect caused by the build-up of an amino acid called phenylalanine in the body), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), high blood pressure, stomach ulcers and viral infections before taking ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST. It is advisable to check with your doctor if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines before starting ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST.
Uses of ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST
Medicinal Benefits
ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST contains Acebrophylline and Montelukast. Acebrophylline is a bronchodilator that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Acebrophylline also has muc0-regulating/mucolytic (dissolves thick mucus and helps relieve breathing difficulties) and anti-inflammatory properties. Montelukast blocks leukotrienes (chemicals released in response when a body comes in contact with an allergen) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose. It also inhibits bronchoconstriction (narrowing of airways in the lungs that lead to breathing difficulties). Montelukast is also used to relieve exercise-induced bronchospasm (shortness of breath that occurs only during exercise).
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Side Effects of ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST
- Headache
- Sore throat/Cough
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Diarrhoea
- Heartburn
- Runny nose
- Rash, itching
- Drowsiness
- Restlessness
- Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
- Nasal inflammation
Patients Concern
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 the 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).
Allergic rhinitis: An inflammation of the nose caused by an allergen, such as pollen, dust, mould, or flakes of skin from certain animals. Its symptoms include itchy, watery eyes, itchy nose, sneezing and runny nose.
FAQs
ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST consists of Acebrophylline and Montelukast. Acebrophylline is a bronchodilator that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks leukotrienes (chemicals released in response when a body comes in contact with an allergen) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose.
Please take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST is not recommended for use during a sudden asthma attack since it does not act right away. It is advised to please consult your doctor to prescribe a fast-acting inhaler for rescuing your sudden breathing problems.
Therapy with leukotriene receptor antagonists like Montelukast may worsen the symptoms of psychotic events in patients with a history of mental illness. Careful administration and monitoring are essential before taking ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST in patients with neuropsychiatric disorders. Please consult your doctor before taking ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST if you have been diagnosed or have a history of mental illness like depression, seizures (fits) etc.
It is essential to let your doctor know if you have any history of heart, liver, kidney, and lung diseases, neuropsychiatric disorders like seizures (fits) and depression, phenylketonuria (birth defect caused by the build-up of an amino acid called phenylalanine in the body), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), high blood pressure, stomach ulcers and viral infections before taking ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST.
No, you are advised not to take atenolol while using ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST because atenolol oppose the action of ACEBROPHYLLINE+MONTELUKAST as it narrows the airways and cause breathing difficulty.
