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Doxiba 100 MG Syrup

Manufactured by: Fdc Ltd.
Composition: Doxofylline
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Doxiba 100 MG Syrup is a very potent bronchodilator medicine. It relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways leading to the lung. This medicine is used as a maintenance treatment for wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness associated with lung diseases like asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema etc.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Doxiba 100 MG Syrup

  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Sleeplessness
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Increased heartbeat
  • Increased blood sugar levelsrare
  • Muscle weaknessrare
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Doxiba 100 MG Syrup

Onset of action

The amount of time taken for this medicine to show its effect is clinically not established

Duration of effect

The amount of time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is clinically not established. However, it is believed to have a longer duration of action than other xanthine derivatives used for asthma.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use by women who are pregnant unless absolutely necessary and the benefits outweigh the risks associated. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use by women who are breastfeeding as the risk of adverse effects on the infant is very high.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Doxiba 100 MG Syrup

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Doxiba 100 MG Syrup, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Doxiflo 100 MG Syrup
Lupin Ltd.
Doxomax 100 MG Syrup
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Doxovent 100 MG Syrup
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Synasma 100 MG Syrup
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Zordox 100 MG Syrup
Cipla Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Doxiba 100 MG Syrup

  • Asthma and other obstructive diseases

    This medicine is used for the prevention and treatment of symptoms associated with chronic asthma and other obstructive diseases of the lungs. It is primarily used as a maintenance therapy.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Doxiba 100 MG Syrup

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Doxofylline or any other medicine belonging to the Xanthine derivative group.

  • Acute myocardial infarction

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have suffered from a heart attack in recent times.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

  • Overdose

    Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, vomiting, restlessness, lack of sleep, increased heart rate etc.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

  • Description

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Instructions

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Peptic ulcer

    moderate
    This medicine should be administered with caution in patients with active peptic ulcer disease. As the risk of worsening of symptoms is very high, your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after assessing the condition.

  • Seizure disorders

    moderate
    This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from seizure disorders. Appropriate medicine to control seizure should be given before starting the treatment with this medicine.

  • Heart rhythm disorders

    moderate
    This medicine should be used with caution in a patient suffering from a heart rhythm disorder. Suitable clinical investigations should be performed to determine the safe and effective use of this medicine.

  • Hyperthyroidism

    moderate
    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an elevated thyroid hormone levels. Suitable clinical investigations should be performed to determine the safe and effective use of this medicine.

Food interactions

  • Avoid or limit the uptake of caffeine or caffeine containing product while using this medicine.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Doxiba 100 MG Syrup as instructed by the doctor. You should adhere to any dose changes instituted by the doctor over the course of treatment. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use by women who are pregnant unless absolutely necessary and the benefits outweigh the risks associated. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for use by women who are breastfeeding as the risk of adverse effects on the infant is very high.

General warnings

  • Kidney/Liver impairment

    - This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impairment of normal liver/kidney function. Suitable dose adjustments and safety monitoring is recommended in such cases.

  • Caffeine

    - Consumption of caffeine while taking this medicine may cause certain side effects to appear. Avoid or limit the uptake of caffeine or caffeine products while taking this medicine.

  • Influenza

    - This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from influenza or have taken flu vaccines.

  • Other medicines

    - This medicine is known to interact with a large number of other medicines. Report the use of all such medicines including herbs and supplements to the doctor.

  • Other diseases

    - Report the instance of any disease of the heart and blood vessels, brain, thyroid glands etc to the doctor before receiving this medicine. This medicine should be used with caution and any disease worsening symptom should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by relaxing the smooth vessels of the airways in the lungs. It also reduces the sensitivity of lungs to allergens that cause irritation and constriction of muscles in the chest and the lungs.

Legal Status

Approved
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Classification

Category
Methylxanthines
Schedule
Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 16 Nov 2017

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