Strozagel 40mg Tablet
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Strozagel 40mg Tablet is a medicine used to prevent asthma. It reduces the swelling and widens the airways and makes breathing easier.
Strozagel 40mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Do not any doses, in case you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
It is generally a safe medicine, however, some people might experience nausea, vomiting, and rash as a side effect. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways to reduce or prevent them.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Let your doctor also know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting the treatment.
Uses of Strozagel Tablet
Benefits of Strozagel Tablet
In Asthma
Strozagel 40mg Tablet helps in management of uncontrolled asthma by improving lung function. This reduces exacerbations and proves better symptomatic control. This medicine is safe and effective in adults and children aged above 12 years. 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 Strozagel 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 Strozagel
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
How to use Strozagel 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. Strozagel 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Strozagel Tablet works
Strozagel 40mg Tablet is a Thromboxane A2-synthetase inhibitor. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances that cause swelling and tightening of the airways. This makes breathing easier.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Strozagel 40mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Strozagel 40mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Strozagel 40mg Tablet 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
Strozagel 40mg Tablet 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 Strozagel 40mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Strozagel 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Strozagel Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Strozagel 40mg 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
- Strozagel 40mg Tablet is given for the prevention of asthma.
- Avoid taking Strozagel 40mg Tablet along with any kind of calcium supplement as it may decrease absorption of calcium. Give a gap of at least 2-3 hours.
- Also inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis as Strozagel 40mg Tablet can decrease bone formation, and increase bone loss.
- If you have osteoporosis or low calcium level, take calcium-rich food in order to build strong bones.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any blood thinner medications.
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Cinnamic acid esters
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Thromboxane A2-synthetase inhibitor
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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Khasra No. 1335-1340,Near EPIP- I, Vill - Bhatoli Kalan ,Baddi, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173205 || Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
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