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Glemont A is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Asthma. The alternative uses of Glemont A have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Glemont A. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Glemont A include Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness, Skin Rash. Usually, these side effects of Glemont A go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Glemont A has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Glemont A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Glemont A have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Glemont A may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Glemont A is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Glemont A 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Glemont A safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Glemont A will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Glemont A safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Glemont A on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Glemont A will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Glemont A on the Kidneys?
Glemont A can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Glemont A on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Glemont A. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Glemont A only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Glemont A on the Heart?
Side effects of Glemont A rarely affect the heart.
Glemont A should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glemont A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glemont A habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Glemont A.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Glemont A you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Glemont A is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Glemont A is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Glemont A
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Glemont A with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glemont A
Consumption of alcohol and Glemont A together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Glemont A may cause blood pressure fluctuations (such as hypertension or hypotension). It is a rare side effect of this drug which occurs in a few cases only. However, if you are already suffering from any heart disease then inform your doctor about it so that he may take precautionary measures in advance.
Take Glemont A as advised by your doctor. It has to be taken after food to avoid stomach discomfort.
No, Glemont A is not an over-the-counter (OTC) drug. It is a prescription drug which is only available on the valid prescription of a registered medical practitioner.
No, Glemont A does not cause thrush (yeast infection). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Glemont A is a brand name of acebrophylline and it is available in the form of a tablet, capsule, and syrup. It belongs to the class of drug known as phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitors (xanthines). It is a prescription drug which is used for symptomatic treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchial asthma.
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