Actolin
Composition for Actolin Products
Actolin Products are primarily used for
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), AsthmaProducts for Actolin
Actolin 400mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹74.06
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Substitute brands for Actolin
About Actolin Products
Uses of Actolin Products
Doxofylline is used in the treatment and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
Actolin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Actolin are Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Epigastric pain, Irritability, Tachycardia, Extrasystoles, Increased respiratory rate .
How Actolin Products work
Doxofylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.
In Depth Information for Actolin Products
- You have been prescribed Actolin for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- 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 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.
- You have been prescribed Actolin for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- 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 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.
Patient Concerns about Actolin Products
Frequently asked questions about Actolin Products
Q. What is Actolin 400mg Tablet?
Actolin 400mg Tablet is a new generation long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a methyxanthine derivative.
Q. How does Actolin 400mg Tablet work?
Actolin 400mg Tablet 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. Actolin 400mg Tablet relieves the breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.
Q. Is Actolin 400mg Tablet antibiotic?
Actolin 400mg Tablet is not an antibiotic. Actolin 400mg Tablet is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Q. Is Actolin 400mg Tablet a steroid?
Actolin 400mg Tablet is not a steroid. Actolin 400mg Tablet is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Q. What is Actolin 400mg Tablet used for?
Actolin 400mg Tablet 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.