Caprivent-AS Capsule 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.

Caprivent-AS Capsule is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure

Uses of Caprivent-AS Capsule

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

Benefits of Caprivent-AS Capsule

In Treatment of Asthma

Caprivent-AS Capsule 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. Caprivent-AS Capsule relieves symptoms of bronchitis by clearing congestion and relaxing airways.

In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Caprivent-AS Capsule 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 Caprivent-AS Capsule

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 Caprivent-AS

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 Caprivent-AS Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Caprivent-AS Capsule is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Caprivent-AS Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Caprivent-AS Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Caprivent-AS Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Caprivent-AS Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Caprivent-AS Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Caprivent-AS Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Caprivent-AS Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Caprivent-AS Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Caprivent-AS Capsule 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/

My mother is suffering from acute asthma And she has chronic bronchitis

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

As your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly.

Allergic bronchitis since 3years, copd, shortness of breath.

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir as your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly. In homeopathy symptoms, history and examination is very important. In majority of cases, after a long case taking and case workout, we try to select a constitutional remedy which is used to treat the disease from its root cause. Taking a constitutional treatment shall also take care the reoccurrence of disease.

I am having occasional cough from more than 15 days.It started with paining in the throat after which i got cold and then cough.It was too much in the starting days and lot of mucus was produced. Now i don't have a consistent cough but it is occasional and i have tried various medicenes since 2 weeks like atm 500 with ascoril d syrup.I am worried that is it because of asthma? I don't have asthma till now but i m afraid that the cough is not completely curing bcos of asthma.I am also having short breathness since i started coughing. I also used to smoke 2-3 cigarettes per day but i reduced it after i started coughing and i have smoked only 2-3 total cigarettes in the last 15 days.

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

It can be bronchitis as well consult her physician once

FAQs

Does birth control pills have any effect on Caprivent-AS Capsule?

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

How should Caprivent-AS Capsule be taken?

Caprivent-AS Capsule 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 Caprivent-AS Capsule?

One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Caprivent-AS Capsule. 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 Caprivent-AS Capsule be avoided?

Caprivent-AS Capsule should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Caprivent-AS Capsule, 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 Caprivent-AS Capsule.

Is Caprivent-AS Capsule the same as theophylline?

Caprivent-AS Capsule 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 Caprivent-AS Capsule 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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