Theo-Asthalin Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
Theo-Asthalin Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, restlessness, headache, tremor, muscle cramp, and palpitations. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Asthma is a condition in which your airways become narrow and as a result, breathing becomes difficult. Theo-Asthalin Tablet helps in easy breathing by widening your airways. It also gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Regular exercise and yoga can help improve the symptoms of asthma in the long term, in addition to improving overall health.
SIDE EFFECTS OF THEO-ASTHALIN 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 Theo-Asthalin
Nausea
Tremors
Headache
Palpitations
Muscle cramp
Throat irritation
Respiratory tract infection
Respiratory tract inflammation
Cough
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Tachycardia
Dizziness
Decreased potassium level in blood
Nervousness
Weakness
Irritability
Drowsiness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Difficulty in urination
HOW TO USE THEO-ASTHALIN 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. Theo-Asthalin Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Theo-Asthalin Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
HOW THEO-ASTHALIN TABLET WORKS
Theo-Asthalin 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
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Theo-Asthalin Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Theo-Asthalin 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
Theo-Asthalin 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 Theo-Asthalin Tablet can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Theo-Asthalin Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Theo-Asthalin Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Theo-Asthalin Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Theo-Asthalin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Theo-Asthalin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE THEO-ASTHALIN TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Theo-Asthalin Tablet, 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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