AB-Resp Tablet is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.

AB-Resp Tablet is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure

Uses of AB-Resp Tablet

Treatment of Asthma
Treatment of Bronchitis
Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Benefits of AB-Resp Tablet

In Treatment of Asthma

AB-Resp Tablet can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These may include house dust, pollen, pets and cigarette smoke. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

In Treatment of Bronchitis

Bronchitis leads to chest congestion and wheezing. AB-Resp Tablet relieves symptoms of bronchitis by clearing congestion and relaxing airways.

In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

AB-Resp Tablet helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

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Side effects of AB-Resp Tablet

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 AB-Resp

Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Drowsiness
Heartburn
Increased white blood cell count
Loss of appetite
Rash
Itching
Constipation
Diarrhea
Abdominal discomfort
Abdominal distension
Esophageal bleeding
Red spots or bumps
Breathing problems
High white blood cell count
Nasal inflammation

How to use AB-Resp Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. AB-Resp Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

AB-Resp Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of AB-Resp Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of AB-Resp Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

AB-Resp Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

AB-Resp Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of AB-Resp Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

AB-Resp Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of AB-Resp Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed AB-Resp Tablet 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Xanthinic Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Theophylline & its derivatives

Patient concerns

I have chronic bronchitis and have stomach problem from 4 month I have take ab phyliine SR 200 for lungs and rabeprazole sodiuum (20 mg) and levosulpride( 75 mg ) for stomach as toxic are out with cough and I have nothing eat as I eat comes out. And vomiting. When I taken above drug no problem and when stopped the problem .will the disease is life long as blood pressure and eat medicine daily for whole life or problem may solve. Thanks

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

You need evaluation for the nature and severity of bronchitis. Please readhttp://www.arohealth.com/bronchial-asthma/

COPD patient have problem in walking Doctor suggest Bi Pap and oxygen concerntrator Ab flo and ditor tablet is used and nabulize with duolin

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

Please go ahead with treatment

Hi , I am PATIENT 32 M, I am an asthama patient and as well as BP, now I ve lost prescription but i remem the tablet, But when i ask phramsist, He asked to get clarity on what i need, Suggested to take Montek. But is it Montek AB or Montek LC i have not noticed. I am a asthama Patient and i have Blood pressure as well, As suggested by For BP, I am taking Benetic A daily in evening befre going to sleep, For Asthama i am usiing Asthalin Inhaler. Recently when i have visted my he suggested me to take Montek in his prescription, Now i lost that entire file. Is it Montek LC or Montek AB. If you can please suggest me.

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

it should be Montek AB

psorisasis cure ho kar ab fir sa ho gaya please tell me

Dr. Banashree Majumdar

Dermatology

Dear Mr PATIENT can understand your problem but you need to understand that psoriasis is a chronic disease with propensity to spread, with a waxing waning course which is quite unpredictable. You may require some oral medications apart from topical. You need to visit nearby dermatologist personally you are intelligent enough to understand the fact that we cannot prescribe any medication which have a lot of side effects online, as it can harm you.

FAQs

Does birth control pills have any effect on AB-Resp Tablet?

If you are taking birth control pills, dose of AB-Resp Tablet need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of AB-Resp Tablet, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.

How should AB-Resp Tablet be taken?

AB-Resp Tablet should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food.

Is it okay to take furosemide along with AB-Resp Tablet?

One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with AB-Resp Tablet. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.

When should AB-Resp Tablet be avoided?

AB-Resp Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, AB-Resp Tablet, or theophylline. Along with that, patients suffering from low blood pressure, irregular heart beats or rhythm or history of heart attack, liver disease or kidney disorder should avoid taking AB-Resp Tablet.

Is AB-Resp Tablet the same as theophylline?

AB-Resp Tablet comprises of theophylline-7 acetate and ambroxol which makes it effective in making the mucus more fluid and clearing the airways easily, thereby making breathing easier. This effect of AB-Resp Tablet works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.

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