DUPHILL Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Doxofylline 400 mg Also Known As: Doxophylline
Manufacturer
Leeford Healthcare Ltd (Generics)
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
DUPHILL TABLET contains Doxofylline which belongs to the group of medicines called Bronchodilators. It is used to manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It can also be used to reduce apnea (lack of breathing) and other respiratory diseases associated with bronchospasm (tightening of airways). Asthma is a long-term respiratory disease in which your airways become inflamed, swollen and narrowed. It also ca
Uses
excessive mucous secretion in the airways which makes it difficult for the air to pass through, leading to unpleasant symptoms like wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest pain and/or cough. COPD is a lung disease characterized by chronic lung inflammation and obstructed air flow within the airways. It causes wheezing, breathing difficulties, cough with mucus production and chest pain. During management with DUPHILL TABLET your doctor will periodically monitor the levels of doxofylline in your blood as a precaution and would adjust the dose accordingly. Limit the consumption of caffeine containing foods and beverages (such as coffee) while taking DUPHILL TABLET. Before taking DUPHILL TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have hypertension, hyperthyroidism, stomach ulcers or any concomitant infections as a precaution. DUPHILL TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe hypotension or heart problems (such as myocardial infarction). It is also not suitable for use in breastfeeding women. Inform your doctor before taking DUPHILL TABLET if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. The most common
How It Works
DUPHILL TABLET is a bronchodilator. It relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways by blocking the release of certain enzymes (phosphodiesterase) in the respiratory tract that triggers narrowing. As a result, it widens the airways, allows the air to pass through more freely and makes breathing easier.
Directions for Use
Take DUPHILL TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose, duration of therapy and number of doses per day depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking DUPHILL TABLET once your symptoms sub
Side Effects
taking DUPHILL TABLET are nausea, vomiting, upper stomach pain, irritability, lack of sleep and fast heartbeat or breathing. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens. USES OF DUPHILL TABLETIt is used to manage: Bronchial Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Apnea (breathing stops for a brief period) HOW DUPHILL TABLET WORKSDUPHILL TABLET is a bronchodilator. It relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways by blocking the release of certain enzymes (phosphodiesterase) in the respiratory tract that triggers narrowing. As a result, it widens the airways, allows the air to pass through more freely and makes breathing easier. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake DUPHILL TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose, duration of therapy and number of doses per day depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking DUPHILL TABLET once your symptoms subside without consulting your doctor. SIDE EFFECTS OF DUPHILL TABLETCOMMON nausea, vomiting upper stomach pain headache irritability lack of sleep (insomnia) abnormal or rapid heartbeat fast breathing RARE hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels) albuminuria (presence of albumin in urine) Stop taking DUPHILL TABLET and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: cardiac arrhythmias fits (tonic-clonic seizures)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYThere is no adequate information regarding the use of DUPHILL TABLET in pregnant women. Therefore, it should be used in pregnant women only if considered necessary by the physician. BREASTFEEDINGDUPHILL TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDUPHILL TABLET does not affect your ability to drive or operate machines. However, do not drive or handle any heavy tools or machines if your ability is affected by DUPHILL TABLET. KIDNEYDUPHILL TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERDUPHILL TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYTalk to your doctor before taking DUPHILL TABLET if you are allergic to Doxofylline or to any other similar medicines (such as etophylline, aminophylline). HEART DISEASEDUPHILL TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with heart problems (such as heart attack or myocardial infarction). It should be used with caution in patients with congestive heart failure. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSDUPHILL TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have severe hypotension (low blood pressure) Before taking DUPHILL TABLET tell your doctor if you: have concomitant infections have hypertension (high blood pressure) have severe hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in blood) have hyperthyroidism have chronic cor pulmonale (right side of the heart fails to function properly) have peptic ulcer Use in Pediatrics: There is no adequate information regarding the use of DUPHILL TABLET in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before taking it. Use in Geriatrics: DUPHILL TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA) Drug-Drug Interactions: Before taking DUPHILL TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as: other methylxanthines (used to manage respiratory problems) Ex. etophylline, aminophylline medicines used to manage bacterial infections (such as erythromycin, troleandomycin, lincomycin, clindamycin) allopurinol (a medicine used to manage gout) cimetidine (a medicine used to manage stomach ulcers) influenza vaccine propranolol (a medicine used to manage heart problems) phenytoin (a medicine used to manage fits) sympathomimetic drugs (medicines used to increase heart rate and hypertension) Ex. ephedrine B) Drug-Food Interactions: Limit the consumption of foods and beverages rich in caffeine (such as coffee) while taking DUPHILL TABLET. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more DUPHILL TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Doxofylline Pharmacological Category : Methylxanthines Therapeutic Indication : Bronchial Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Apnea Dosage Forms : Tablet, Syrup, Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep DUPHILL TABLET out of reach of children Store DUPHILL TABLET at room temperature
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DETAILSWritten By Srilekha. R, B.Pharm
Medical Content Writer
Last Updated
15 Nov 2022