DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL
About DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL
DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL is a respiratory combination medication primarily used to treat cough associated with respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 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 with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). Coughing occurs as a reflex action in the throat when mucus or any other foreign irritant is in it.
DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL contains Doxycycline (antibiotic) and Ambroxol (dilutes viscous cough). Doxycycline comes into the category of antibiotic medicines that stop bacterial growth by inhibiting the protein synthesis process required for bacterial cell growth. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, i.e. it stops bacteria's growth but does not necessarily kill them. On the other hand, Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' (promotes the secretion of sputum/cough) and a 'mucolytic agent' (makes sputum less viscous) to make breathing easier in asthma and COPD patients who have difficulty in breathing.
Take DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL preferably with food to avoid stomach upset and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will recommend how often you take DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, taste change, stomach pain, photosensitivity, and numbness in the mouth, tongue, and throat. Most of these side effects of DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Before using DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL have kidney problems, liver problems, swollen food pipe (oesophagitis), lupus disease (an autoimmune disease), muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Please do not drink alcohol with DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL as it may increase unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness. DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL is pregnancy category D (high risk) medicines, so its use in pregnant and nursing mothers is not recommended. Use of DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). Its use should be avoided by pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 8 years of age. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL.
Uses of DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL
Medicinal Benefits
DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL consists of Doxycycline (antibiotic) and Ambroxol (dilutes viscous cough). Doxycycline comes into the category of antibiotic medicines that stop bacterial growth by inhibiting the protein synthesis process required for bacterial cell growth. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic i.e. it stops the growth of bacteria but necessarily does not kill them. On the other hand, Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' (promotes the secretion of sputum/cough) and a 'mucolytic agent' (makes sputum less viscous) to make breathing easier in asthma and COPD patients who have difficulty in breathing.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Stomach pain
- Photosensitivity
- Numbness in the mouth, tongue, and throat
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Asthma: It is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus (cough), leading to difficulty breathing.
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 your bronchial tubes).
FAQs
It is advised to tell your doctor if you are using contraceptives to prevent pregnancy, as DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL may make contraceptives less effective.
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.
DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL should not be taken with any medication used for seizures or fits, as it might worsen your condition.
Do not take DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL and let your doctor know before using DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL if you have any diseases affecting the heart or blood vessels, any infection in your lungs, overactivity of the thyroid gland, low levels of potassium in your blood, diabetes or hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Taking DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL in these conditions can worsen your health, even hospitalization.
DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL is a pregnancy D drug restricted in pregnant women as it can pass through the placenta barrier and affect the unborn baby. Therefore it is best to consult with your doctor before taking DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL.
Do not stop taking DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition. For the best advice, consult your doctor and do as recommended.
DOXYCYCLINE+AMBROXOL can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence, monitor your blood glucose levels if you have diabetes and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly.
