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Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR

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Product introduction

Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma 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.

Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure

Benefits of Doxomax Tablet SR

In Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR 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.

Side effects of Doxomax Tablet SR

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 Doxomax

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Upset stomach

How to use Doxomax Tablet SR

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. Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR 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.
Driving
SAFE
Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Doxomax Tablet SR?

If you miss a dose of Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR 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
Methylxanthine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Theophylline & its derivatives

Patient concerns

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i m suffering from breathing problem cough chest infame . Do tell chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .So tell which medicines should i take to treat this problem.
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
It is less likely you have copd at this age You need detailed check up and spirometry test for same
What is chronic pulmonary thromboembolism?
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
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FAQs

What is Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR?

Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR is a new generation long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a methyxanthine derivative.

How does Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR work?

Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR inhibits an enzyme called phosphodiesterase which results in bronchodilation (dilation or widening of the airways in the lungs by relaxing the surrounding smooth muscle). It is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible. Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR relieves the breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.

Is Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR antibiotic?

Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR is not an antibiotic. Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Is Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR a steroid?

Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR is not a steroid. Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

What is Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR used for?

Doxomax 800mg Tablet SR is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps to relieve breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.

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References

  1. PubChem. Doxofylline. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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