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Brosten 100mg Tablet

Brosten 100mg Tablet

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Stensa Life Sciences

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Brosten 100mg Tablet

Brosten 100mg Tablet is used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes).

Brosten 100mg Tablet contains Acebrophylline, which works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, Brosten 100mg Tablet also acts as a mucolytic (cough/sputum thinner) agent and helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Therefore, it helps cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways.

Take Brosten 100mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Brosten 100mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, heartburn, stomach discomfort, skin rash or drowsiness. Most of these side effects of Brosten 100mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Brosten 100mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning or last longer than usual, please consult a doctor immediately, as these might be signs indicating that your asthma is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Brosten 100mg Tablet as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Brosten 100mg Tablet. Do not take Brosten 100mg Tablet if you have a heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats. Avoid taking Brosten 100mg Tablet if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), a heart attack, or kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking Brosten 100mg Tablet.

Uses of Brosten 100mg Tablet

Treatment of Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Medicinal Benefits

Brosten 100mg Tablet is a bronchodilator and mucolytic (mucus thinner) agent that is used to treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Brosten 100mg Tablet works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, Brosten 100mg Tablet helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Therefore, it helps cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways. Brosten 100mg Tablet helps prevent an asthma attack and allows you to exercise freely if it is taken before exercise.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Take it with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take it in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Brosten 100mg Tablet

  • Diarrhoea

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

  • Dizziness

  • Heartburn

  • Stomach discomfort

  • Skin rash

  • Drowsiness

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Brosten 100mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning or lasts longer than usual, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs indicating that your asthma is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Brosten 100mg Tablet as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Brosten 100mg Tablet. Do not take Brosten 100mg Tablet if you have heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats. Avoid taking Brosten 100mg Tablet if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking Brosten 100mg Tablet.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Brosten 100mg Tablet may interact with water pills (furosemide), medicines used to treat gout (allopurinol), antacid (cimetidine), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline), drugs used to lower high blood pressure (diltiazem, verapamil), heart-related medicines (isoprenaline), anthelmintic (thiabendazole),  corticosteroids (prednisone) and oral contraceptives (ethinylestradiol). 

Drug-Food Interaction: Brosten 100mg Tablet may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol with Brosten 100mg Tablet as it may increase drowsiness. Also, avoid or limit the intake of caffeine with Brosten 100mg Tablet as it may cause side effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Brosten 100mg Tablet if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking Brosten 100mg Tablet

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • CIMETIDINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • DILTIAZEM
  • VERAPAMIL
  • ISOPRENALINE
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • PREDNISONE
  • ETHINYLESTRADIOL
  • THIABENDAZOLE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in potassium such as tomatoes, bananas, asparagus, oranges, potatoes, avocados, dark leafy greens and beetroots as potassium is important for lung function and a potassium deficiency may cause breathing problems.

  • Drink plenty of fluids every day to thin mucus which makes it easier to cough out.

  • Avoid foods such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, bottled lemon and lime juice as it may worsen asthma symptoms.

  • Exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system. Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

  • Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.

  • Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of the Brosten 100mg Tablet and irritate the lungs worsening breathing problem.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than 2 times a week and up to 4 nights in a month, whereas, in the case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises and self-care.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Brosten 100mg Tablet as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Brosten 100mg Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Brosten 100mg Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women. Please consult a doctor before using Brosten 100mg Tablet if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Brosten 100mg Tablet is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before taking Brosten 100mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe

Brosten 100mg Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Brosten 100mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Brosten 100mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Brosten 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in children in doses as prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - BR27967

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FAQs

Brosten 100mg Tablet is used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs.
Brosten 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients suffering from fits as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before taking Brosten 100mg Tablet so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed.
No, you are not recommended to take erythromycin with Brosten 100mg Tablet as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of adverse effects of Brosten 100mg Tablet. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Brosten 100mg Tablet.
You are recommended to avoid taking Brosten 100mg Tablet if you are allergic to acebrophylline, ambroxol, theophylline or suffering from irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), low blood pressure, liver or kidney disorders or had heart attack. However, inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions before taking Brosten 100mg Tablet.
No, you are not recommended to smoke while taking Brosten 100mg Tablet as it may reduce the effectiveness of Brosten 100mg Tablet.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Brosten 100mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Brosten 100mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Brosten 100mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.
No, Brosten 100mg Tablet does not relieve sudden asthma symptoms. Therefore, it is advised to carry a rescue inhaler always to treat sudden asthma symptoms.
No, Brosten 100mg Tablet is not a steroid. Brosten 100mg Tablet is a bronchodilator and mucolytic (mucus thinner) agent.
You are recommended to take Brosten 100mg Tablet for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. The duration depends on the cause of illness and the underlying disease.
No. Brosten 100mg Tablet is not an antibiotic.
Birth control pills may interfere with Brosten 100mg Tablet clearance, increasing its levels and risk of side effects. Therefore, if you are taking birth control pills, inform your doctor as the dose of Brosten 100mg Tablet needs to be reduced.
Brosten 100mg Tablet should be taken exactly as advised by the doctor. Take it with food to avoid stomach upset. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not open, crush or chew it.
If you are taking furosemide along with Brosten 100mg Tablet, you should take caution as combined use of these medicines may decrease potassium levels. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly monitor potassium levels.
Brosten 100mg Tablet contains Acebrophylline, which works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, Brosten 100mg Tablet also acts as a mucolytic (cough/sputum thinner) agent and helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways.
You are recommended to avoid consuming large quantities of caffeine-containing food or drinks as it may increase the risk of side effects.
You are advised to consult your doctor before taking Brosten 100mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Brosten 100mg Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, dizziness, and stomach discomfort. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Store Brosten 100mg Tablet at room temperature. Protect from moisture. Keep it out of reach of children.

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