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Respira Ace 100 MG Capsule

Manufacturer
Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Composition
Acebrophylline
Prescription
Required

Description

Respira Ace 100 MG Capsule is an effective bronchodilator medicine used to treat blockage, swelling, and irritation associated with bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults.

Uses of Respira Ace 100 MG Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Asthma

    This medicine is used to relieve and treat irritation, blockage, and swelling of airways associated with both chronic and acute form of asthma.

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    This medicine is used to relieve shortness of breath, wheezing, cough and other symptoms associated with obstructive diseases of the lungs.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Respira Ace 100 MG Capsule

  • Abdominal discomfort and distension
  • Flatulence
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Heartburn
  • Gastrointestinal Bleedingsevererare
  • Difficulty in breathingsevererare
  • Skin rash
  • Increase in white blood cell count
  • Drowsiness
  • Swelling of the eyes, ears, and inside of noserare
  • Fever with chillssevere
  • Headacherare
  • Numbness of the handsrare
  • Sleeplessnessrare
  • Changes in blood pressurerare
  • Increased heartbeatsevererare
  • Unusual tiredness and 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 Respira Ace 100 MG Capsule

Onset of action

The time taken for this medicine to show its effect is subject to vary based on the intended use and form of medicine consumed.

Duration of effect

The time duration for which this medicine remains effective in the body is subject to variations based on the form of medicine consumed.

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 pregnant women. Consult your doctor immediately if a pregnancy is suspected while taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use by women who are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks before using this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Respira Ace 100 MG Capsule

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Respira Ace 100 MG Capsule, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Ambrodil Xp 100 MG Capsule
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Ascovent 100 MG Capsule
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Bigbro 100 MG Capsule
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Mucophyline 100 MG Capsule
Cipla Ltd.
Ventidox A 100 MG Capsule
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Respira Ace 100 MG Capsule

  • Allergy

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

  • Acute myocardial infarction

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have recently suffered a heart attack and are making a recovery.

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 may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, flatulence, sleep disturbances 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

  • Hypotension or cardiogenic shock

    severe
    This medicine should be used with caution in patients having low blood pressure or other associated complications of the heart. Report any incidence of fainting, headache, tiredness to the doctor.

  • Heart and blood vessel disorder

    moderate
    This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a disease of the heart and blood vessels. Suitable tests must be performed to ensure safe and effective use of this medicine in such cases.

  • Liver/kidney impairment

    minor
    This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a liver/kidney impairment. Appropriate dose adjustments and intensive monitoring may be required if the impairment is moderate to severe.

  • 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.

Food interactions

  • Avoid consumption of tobacco and marijuana while taking this medicine. The risk of adverse effects is high even with secondhand smoking.

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 Respira Ace 100 MG Capsule 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. Do not use this medicine for an attack of asthma that has already set in.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use by pregnant women. Consult your doctor immediately if a pregnancy is suspected while taking this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for use by women who are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks before using this medicine.

General warnings

  • Other diseases

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

  • Other medicines

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

  • Smoking

    - This medicine tends to be less effective if you smoke or consume tobacco products. Avoid or limit the uptake of tobacco products while taking this medicine.

  • 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.

  • Use in the elderly

    - This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly as the risk of adverse effects are significantly higher.

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 muscles of the airways in the lung and windpipe. It also regulates the production and movement of mucus from the windpipe. It also acts on certain substances that cause irritation and swelling of the airways.

Legal Status

Approved
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Classification

Category
Methylxanthines
Schedule
Schedule H

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