Vel-Ace 100mg 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.

Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure

Uses of Vel-Ace Capsule

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

Benefits of Vel-Ace Capsule

In Treatment of Asthma

Vel-Ace 100mg 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. Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule relieves symptoms of bronchitis by clearing congestion and relaxing airways.

In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Vel-Ace 100mg 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 Vel-Ace 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 Vel-Ace

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 Vel-Ace Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Vel-Ace 100mg 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

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Interventional Cardiology

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Interventional Cardiology

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COLD, COUGH, STOMACH ACE, FEVER

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly.

Head ace high temperacher and cold

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

FAQs

Does birth control pills have any effect on Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule?

If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.

How should Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule be taken?

Vel-Ace 100mg 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 Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule?

One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Vel-Ace 100mg 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 Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule be avoided?

Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Vel-Ace 100mg 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 Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule.

Is Vel-Ace 100mg Capsule the same as theophylline?

Vel-Ace 100mg 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 Vel-Ace 100mg 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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