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Doxoven 200 mg

Tablet

Generic: Doxofylline (Doxophylline)

Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Therapeutic Class: Xanthine Bronchodilator

Indications

Bronchial asthma. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other lung diseases with bronchospasm.

Pharmacology

Doxofylline is a xanthine derivative that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by inhibiting phosphodiesterase. It has less affinity for adenosine receptors than theophylline, which is thought to explain its better tolerability.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: 400 mg two to three times daily. Elderly: 200 mg two to three times daily. Child: as directed by the physician.

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal pain, headache, irritability, insomnia, palpitations and fast heart rate.

Precautions & Warnings

Do not use with other xanthine preparations and limit drinks containing caffeine. Use with caution in heart disease, hypertension, peptic ulcer, hyperthyroidism and hepatic or renal impairment.

Contraindications

Acute heart attack, hypotension, breast-feeding and hypersensitivity to doxofylline or other xanthines.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

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