Glydil TS 5mg/400mg Tablet is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe.

Glydil TS 5mg/400mg Tablet is taken with or 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, tremor, palpitations, and increased heart rate. 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 it, 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 Glydil TS Tablet

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Benefits of Glydil TS Tablet

In Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Glydil TS 5mg/400mg Tablet helps the airways in your lungs to stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It relieves symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing, and helps you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

Side effects of Glydil TS 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 Glydil TS

Nausea
Vomiting
Tremors
Upper abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Rash
Urticaria
Itching
Headache
Dizziness
Sweating
Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
Bloating
Indigestion
Epigastric pain
Irritability
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Tachycardia
Extrasystoles
Increased respiratory rate

How to use Glydil TS 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. Glydil TS 5mg/400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Glydil TS Tablet works

Glydil TS 5mg/400mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Terbutaline and Doxofylline. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. This makes breathing easier.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Glydil TS 5mg/400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Glydil TS 5mg/400mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Glydil TS 5mg/400mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Glydil TS 5mg/400mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Glydil TS 5mg/400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glydil TS 5mg/400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Glydil TS 5mg/400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Glydil TS Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Glydil TS 5mg/400mg 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.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Glydil TS 5mg/400mg 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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References

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