Doxosam Injection

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

Doxosam Injection is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.

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General Information

Contains

Doxofylline (10mg/ml)

Marketer

Biosam Life Science Private Limited

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Doxosam Injection is given as an injection by the doctor. The dose and duration of your treatment will depend on what you are being treated for and the severity of your condition. Get the injection for as long as it is prescribed to you. Do not miss any doses, in case you missed a dose, get it as soon as you remember it. Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check for medicine levels in the blood.

The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, headache, nausea, and stomach upset. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised not to consume alcohol or do not smoke while on treatment. You must avoid high caffeinated products like coffee, tea, and dark chocolates as it enhances drug side effects.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease or if you have heart-related problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting the treatment.

Uses of Doxosam Injection

Benefits of Doxosam Injection

Asthma
Asthma is a lung condition where the airways become swollen and narrow, leading to breathing difficulties, wheezing, and coughing. Doxosam Injection helps relax the airway muscles and reduces inflammation, making it easier to breathe and preventing asthma attacks.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term disease that causes airflow blockage and breathing problems. Doxosam Injection improves airflow by opening up the airways and easing breathing. It helps reduce symptoms like shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness, allowing better daily functioning.

Side effects of Doxosam Injection

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 Doxosam

Headache
Nausea
Upset stomach
Vomiting

How to use Doxosam Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Doxosam Injection works

Doxosam Injection is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

All substitutes for Doxosam Injection

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Doxosam Injection for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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 take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if you have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Doxosam Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Doxosam Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Doxosam Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Doxosam Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Doxosam Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Doxosam Injection in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Doxosam with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Erythromycin (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, insomnia, irritability, tremors or flushing and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Erythromycin may raise blood levels of Doxofylline.

Moderate

Erythromycin (Injection Route)

Moderate

Erythromycin (Oral Route)

Moderate

Erythromycin (Oral Route)

Moderate

Erythromycin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Doxosam Injection?

Doxosam Injection is a new generation long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a methyxanthine derivative.

How does Doxosam Injection work?

Doxosam Injection inhibits an enzyme called phosphodiesterase which results in bronchodilation (dilation or widening of the airways in the lungs by relaxing the surrounding smooth muscle). It is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible. Doxosam Injection relieves the breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.

Is Doxosam Injection antibiotic?

Doxosam Injection is not an antibiotic. Doxosam Injection is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Is Doxosam Injection a steroid?

Doxosam Injection is not a steroid. Doxosam Injection is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

What is Doxosam Injection used for?

Doxosam Injection is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps to relieve breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Xanthine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Xanthine Derivatives- Respiratory

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Complete Blood Count

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Marketer details

Name: Biosam Life Science Private Limited
Address: G-9, 222, KARADVA ROAD, DINDOLI, SURAT, GUJARAT, PIN- 394210, INDIA, MOB- 9470216982, 9504896445

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Doxosam Injection

Benefits of Doxosam Injection

Side effects of Doxosam Injection

How to use Doxosam Injection

How Doxosam Injection works

All substitutes for Doxosam Injection

Spirodin Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Erythromycin (Oral Route)

Erythromycin (Injection Route)

Erythromycin (Oral Route)

Erythromycin (Oral Route)

Erythromycin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Doxosam Injection?

How does Doxosam Injection work?

Is Doxosam Injection antibiotic?

Is Doxosam Injection a steroid?

What is Doxosam Injection used for?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Complete Blood Count

References

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