Description
Theo asthalin forte
HOW IT WORKS?
The drug works by acting on the receptors in the lungs called 1-2 receptors. Salbutamol acts on the receptors and stimulates them, as a result of which the muscles of the air passage relax. This leads to easy passage of air and opens the airway.
WHEN SHOULD YOU AVOID THE DRUG?
You should not take this medicine if you:
Are allergic to this active ingredient Salbutamol or any other ingredient of the drug.
Are below 4 years of age, consult your doctor for the safety and efficacy.
Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant
Are breast feeding as the drug may pass into the breast milk
Have high blood pressure
Have a history of epilepsy
Have a diabetes history
Have heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia)
WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHS AVAILABLE?
The drug is available in the form of tablet under the different brand names and strengths on our website:
Theo Asthalin 2mg+100mg
Theo Asthalin SR 4 mg +200mg
Ventorlin 4 mg
Ventorlin 8mg
WHO IS THE MANUFACTURER?
Theo Asthalin is manufactured by Cipla and Ventorlin is manufactured by GSK. The drugs are available on our website under various pack sizes.
HOW MUCH TO TAKE?
Take the drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine and the condition of the patient. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered.
HOW TO TAKE IT?
If you are taking the tablets then you can just swallow the tablets with glass of water. Do not break or crush the tablet. Do not dissolve the tablets.Take it as full.
WHEN TO TAKE?
Take the medicine as prescribed by the Doctor. Try to take the dose at the same time each day; this reduces the chances of missing a dose.
FOR HOW LONG SHOULD IT BE TAKEN?
Do not stop taking the tablets or change the dose without consulting with your Doctor. This drug is meant to be taken on regular basis, so keep on taking the drug as long as recommended by the Doctor.
WHAT IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH (OVERDOSE)?
If overdose, talk to Doctor or Poisons information centre for advice. Take medical help as soon as possible.
WHAT IF YOU MISS THE DOSE?
Consult your doctor if you miss the dose. If it?s less than one hour of the dose time missed then go and take the drug but if it?s more than 6 hours of the missed dose then leave the dose and take the next dose at the correct time period. Don?t double up the dose in order to catch up the missed one.
SIDE EFFECTS OF THEO ASTHALIN FORTE:
COMMON
Abdominal or stomach pain
Bladder pain
Bloody or cloudy urine
Chest discomfort
Chest pain
Cough or hoarseness
Cough producing mucus
Diarrhea
Difficult or labored breathing
Difficulty with swallowing runny nose
Shortness of breath
Skin rash
Sore throat
ARE THERE ANY POSSIBLE DRUG INTERACTIONS?
Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. You doctor will provide you the list of drugs to be avoided while taking this drug. The drugs that interact with Salbutamol:
Amitriptyline
Amoxapine
Maprotiline
Mianserin
Nortriptyline
Phenelzine
Protriptyline
Imipramine
Isocarboxazid
Linezolid
Lofepramine
Clomipramine
Desipramine
Dosulepin
Doxepin etc.
WHAT ARE THE THINGS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF?
Don’t use the expired drug
Keep a complete record of all the medicines you are taking along with this medicine
This drug is for long term management of Asthma, so it is not used in acute asthma attack
Theo Asthalin Forte tablets
Salbutamol is a drug that is used to get relief from bronchospasm that is linked with conditions such as Asthma and other pulmonary diseases.
Salbutamol is sold in the market under various brand names. It is available in the form of extended release tablets and inhaled route drugs such as metered dose inhalers, rotahalers, Autohalers and nebulizers etc. the medicine is used to prevent bronchospasm induced wheezing.
This medicine provides relief by relieving the troubles like cough, cold, wheezing and shortness of breath. The medicine is available only on the prescription of doctor.
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Theo-Asthalin Forte Tablet is taken without 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. click here : Theo asthalin forte
Most common side effects
Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
It may cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.
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.
USES OF THEO-ASTHALIN TABLET
- Treatment of Asthma
BENEFITS OF THEO-ASTHALIN TABLET
In Treatment of Asthma
SIDE EFFECTS OF THEO-ASTHALIN TABLET
Common side effects of Theo Asthalin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Restlessness
- Tremors
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Muscle cramp
- Increased heart rate
HOW TO USE THEO-ASTHALIN TABLET
Avoid Theo Asthalin Forte Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
HOW THEO-ASTHALIN TABLET WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Theo-Asthalin Forte Tablet can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.
Driving
Theo Asthalin Forte Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Liver
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