Doxofylline is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Asthma. Other than this, Doxofylline has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Doxofylline depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Doxofylline include Upset stomach, Restlessness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Doxofylline as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Doxofylline normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Doxofylline's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Doxofylline's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy must refrain from the use of Doxofylline since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Doxofylline have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Doxofylline have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Doxofylline is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Doxofylline is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Doxofylline is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Doxofylline safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Doxofylline.
Is the use of Doxofylline safe during breastfeeding?
Doxofylline has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Doxofylline on the Kidneys?
Doxofylline rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxofylline on the Liver?
Doxofylline does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Doxofylline on the Heart?
Doxofylline may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Doxofylline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Doxofylline unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxofylline habit forming or addictive?
Doxofylline does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Doxofylline. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Doxofylline is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Doxofylline for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Doxofylline
Taking Doxofylline with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxofylline
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Doxofylline with alcohol will be.
Yes, Doxofylline is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as irritability, epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Doxofylline can be taken with fluticasone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Doxofylline contains doxofylline which is a bronchodilator. It works by inhibiting the phosphodiesterase enzyme that causes smooth muscle relaxation. This results in breathing easily during COPD and bronchial asthma. It has also an anti-inflammatory activity which exerts by reducing pleurisy (inflammation of pleura of lungs) induced by the inflammatory mediator. Hence in this way, Doxofylline provides relief to the patients from bronchospasm and breathing trouble in respiratory disorders.
Yes, Doxofylline can be taken after prednisone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. You are advised to take only prescribed doses.
No, Doxofylline is not an antibiotic. It contains doxofylline that belongs to the class of drugs called bronchodilator which is used to provide relief from bronchospasm mainly in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
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