Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.

Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg 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, restlessness, headache, tremor, muscle cramp, and palpitations. 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 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 dizziness.

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 Bronkasma LS Tablet

Treatment of Asthma

Benefits of Bronkasma LS Tablet

In Treatment of Asthma

Asthma is a condition in which your airways become narrow and as a result, breathing becomes difficult. Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg 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. Regular exercise and yoga can help improve the symptoms of asthma in the long term, in addition to improving overall health.

Side effects of Bronkasma LS 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 Bronkasma LS

Nausea
Tremors
Headache
Palpitations
Muscle cramp
Throat irritation
Respiratory tract infection
Respiratory tract inflammation
Cough
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Tachycardia
Dizziness
Decreased potassium level in blood
Nervousness
Weakness
Irritability
Drowsiness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Difficulty in urination

How to use Bronkasma LS 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. Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

How Bronkasma LS Tablet works

Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg 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

Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Bronkasma LS Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg 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.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet for the treatment of asthma.
It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
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.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium levels. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle twitching or weakness, or an irregular heartbeat.
Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

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Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Dry scaling Psoriasis (10 years); asthma 3 years.; obesity I have been on folitrax 7.5 mg x 2 once a week for the last 8 years. I also take folvite 50 daily. The breathing difficulty is recent. I am on seroflo inhaler twice a day and tiate once a day. There is no change in the psoriasis but the asthma is getting worse.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

You should visit md medicine for asthmaNo idea about asthma

Having dry cough not in regular basis sometime in the morning and sometime in the evening for last six months.Please advise some good medicine Thanks

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

first get your PFT to rule out asthmait can be seasonal asthma

FAQs

Can I stop taking Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet. If you stop taking Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet, your symptoms may come back and may lead to serious complications. Take your medicine as advised by your doctor.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Are there any foods which I should avoid while taking Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet?

Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet contains theophylline. Avoid drinking or eating foods rich in caffeine like coffee, tea, cocoa and chocolate. These food items may increase the side effects caused by theophylline.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Bronkasma LS 2mg/100mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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