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Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet

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Uses of Ventiphylline Tablet


Side effects of Ventiphylline 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 Ventiphylline

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  • Palpitations
  • Muscle cramp
  • Increased heart rate

How to use Ventiphylline 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. Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

How Ventiphylline Tablet works

Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Salbutamol and theophylline. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. This makes breathing easier.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.
Driving
No Driving interaction
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet for the treatment of asthma.
  • 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 get regular blood tests done to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your  blood potassium levels. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle twitching or weakness, or an irregular heartbeat.
  • Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

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I am having asthama & need rotahealer sometime. how to reduce. I am swimming in the morning for one month. kindly advice.
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FAQs

Can I stop taking Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet. If you stop taking Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet, your symptoms may come back and may lead to serious complications. Take your medicine as advised by your doctor.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Are there any foods which I should avoid while taking Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet?

Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet contains theophylline. Avoid drinking or eating foods rich in caffeine like coffee, tea, cocoa and chocolate. These food items may increase the side effects caused by theophylline.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ventiphylline Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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References

  1. Salbutamol. Stockley Park West Uxbridge: Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd.; 2005 [revised 5 Feb. 2015]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Theophylline. Milton Road Cambridge: Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 1979 [revised 15 Mar. 2017]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. ScienceDirect. Salbutamol/Albuterol. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Theophylline. Potters Bar Hertfordshire: Mylan Products Ltd.; 1980 [revised Sep. 2018]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
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