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Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe. It also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.
Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, headache, hyperactivity, irritability, nervousness, sleep disturbance, and restlessness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, headache, hyperactivity, irritability, nervousness, sleep disturbance, and restlessness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Azofen T Tablet
Benefits of Azofen T Tablet
In Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which your airways become narrow and as a result, breathing becomes difficult. Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet helps in easy breathing by widening your airways. It also gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Apart from this, Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation, congestion or stuffiness. Regular exercise and yoga can help improve the symptoms of asthma in the long term, in addition to improving overall health.
Side effects of Azofen T Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Azofen T
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Headache
- Hyperactivity
- Irritation
- Nervousness
- Sleep disturbance
- Restlessness
How to use Azofen T Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Avoid Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How Azofen T Tablet works
Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Theophylline and Ketotifen.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
During the first few days of treatment with Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet the patient’s reactions may be impaired and he/she should, therefore, exercise care when driving a vehicle or operating machinery.
During the first few days of treatment with Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet the patient’s reactions may be impaired and he/she should, therefore, exercise care when driving a vehicle or operating machinery.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Azofen T Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet for the treatment of asthma.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
- If at any time your breathing gets worse, please contact your doctor or nurse for advice straightaway.
- If you are due to have an operation or any dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking, as some anesthetics can interfere with Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet.
- Some vaccines, such as the flu vaccine, may also affect the level of this medicine in the body. Make sure you tell your doctor about any vaccinations you have.
- Do not smoke. Smoking causes irritation and damage to the lungs and will make your condition worse.
- Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can review your condition on a regular basis.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet
Twice A Day
50%
Once A Day
38%
Thrice A Day
12%
What are you using Azofen T Tablet for?
Asthma
100%
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
What were the side-effects while using Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet?
Nausea
100%
How do you take Azofen T Tablet?
With food
100%
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