Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule 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.
Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule is taken with 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.
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.
Asthma is a condition in which your airways become narrow and as a result, breathing becomes difficult. Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule 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 Tergil T Capsule
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 Tergil T
Nausea
Vomiting
Restlessness
Tremors
Palpitations
Increased heart rate
How to use Tergil T Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How Tergil T Capsule works
Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines:
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule 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
Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule 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.
Driving
SAFE
Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Tergil T Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule, contact your doctor as soon as possible. They will advise you on how to proceed, which may include rescheduling the missed 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 Tergil T 100mg/2.5mg Capsule 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
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