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Emgikast AB Tablet 10's

Emgikast AB Tablet 10's

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ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-26

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About Emgikast AB Tablet

Emgikast AB Tablet belongs to the class of drugs called ‘mucolytic agents’ (cough/sputum thinner) primarily used to prevent and treat symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing). COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes).

Emgikast AB Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Acebrophylline (mucolytic and bronchodilator) and Acetylcysteine (mucolytic agent/sputum thinner). Acebrophylline belongs to the class of bronchodilators with additional mucolytic properties and works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Acetylcysteine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Emgikast AB Tablet breakdown the acid mucopolysaccharide fibers that make the mucus (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous removing sputum efficiently by coughing. However, the viscosity of sputum remains low for as long as treatment is maintained. Together, they help to cough out easily and make breathing easier by opening airways.

Take Emgikast AB Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Emgikast AB Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, runny nose, dizziness, heartburn, stomach pain, skin rash, drowsiness, and cool and moist skin. Most of these side effects of Emgikast AB 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 Emgikast AB Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Emgikast AB Tablet is not recommended for children below 14 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids to thin mucus and lubricate your throat while taking Emgikast AB Tablet . Emgikast AB Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Emgikast AB Tablet . Severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a serious and rare disorder of skin and mucus membranes) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin blistering or skin peeling) have been rarely reported in some patients. However, if you notice any skin rash worsening with mucosal lesions or blisters, stop taking Emgikast AB Tablet and contact your doctor immediately. Do not take Emgikast AB Tablet if you have a heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats. Avoid taking Emgikast AB 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, asthma, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, or kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking Emgikast AB Tablet .

Uses of Emgikast AB Tablet

Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Medicinal Benefits

Emgikast AB Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline belongs to the class of bronchodilators with additional mucolytic properties and works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Emgikast AB Tablet breakdown the acid mucopolysaccharide fibers that make the mucus (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous removing sputum efficiently by coughing. However, the viscosity of sputum remains low for as long as treatment is maintained. Together, they help to cough out easily and make breathing easier by opening airways.

Directions for Use

Take Emgikast AB Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush, or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Emgikast AB Tablet

  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Runny nose
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Heartburn
  • Skin rash
  • Hives
  • Itching
  • Cool and moist skin

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Emgikast AB Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Emgikast AB Tablet is not recommended for children below 14 years of age. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Emgikast AB Tablet as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. Emgikast AB Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Emgikast AB Tablet . Severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a serious and rare disorder of skin and mucus membranes) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin blistering or skin peeling) have been rarely reported in some patients. However, if you notice any skin rash worsening with mucosal lesions or blisters, stop taking Emgikast AB Tablet and contact your doctor immediately. Do not take Emgikast AB Tablet if you have a heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats. Avoid taking Emgikast AB 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, asthma, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, or kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking Emgikast AB Tablet .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Emgikast AB Tablet may interact with water pills (furosemide), medicines used to treat gout (allopurinol), antacid (cimetidine), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline, tetracycline, gentamicin, amikacin, neomycin), drugs used to lower high blood pressure (diltiazem, verapamil), heart-related medicines (isoprenaline), anthelmintic (thiabendazole),  corticosteroids (prednisone), oral contraceptives (ethinylestradiol), medicines used to treat chest pain (glyceryl trinitrate) and cough suppressants (dextromethorphan, codeine).

Drug-Food Interaction: If you are allergic to histamine, avoid histamine-rich foods such as tomatoes, wine, and processed foods. These may cause histamine intolerance, leading to symptoms such as flushing (redness of the skin), migraine headaches, skin rash, itching, and rhinitis (runny and stuffy nose). Also, avoid alcohol with Emgikast AB Tablet as it may increase drowsiness. Also, avoid or limit the intake of caffeine with Emgikast AB Tablet as it may cause side effects.

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

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • CIMETIDINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • GENTAMICIN
  • AMIKACIN
  • NEOMYCIN
  • DILTIAZEM
  • VERAPAMIL
  • ISOPRENALINE
  • THIABENDAZOLE
  • PREDNISONE
  • ETHINYLESTRADIOL
  • GLYCERYL TRINITRATE
  • DEXTROMETHORPHAN
  • CODEINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in potassium, such as bananas, asparagus, oranges, potatoes, avocados, dark leafy greens, and beetroots. 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 for coughing out.
  • Maintain a diet that includes complex carbohydrates such as lentils, beans, barley, oats, quinoa, bran, peas and potatoes with skin.
  • Limit or avoid the intake of caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee, soda, and energy drinks like Red Bull.
  • Eat protein-rich foods such as meat, fish (particularly salmon, sardines and mackerel), eggs and poultry.
  • 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.
  • Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of the Emgikast AB Tablet and irritate the lungs, worsening breathing problems.

Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Emgikast AB Tablet to monitor the levels of Emgikast AB Tablet and potassium in the blood.
  • Emgikast AB Tablet may affect the test results of ketones in urine and salicylate (like aspirin) in the blood. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are taking Emgikast AB Tablet before undergoing any laboratory tests.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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 Emgikast AB Tablet as it may reduce the effectiveness of Emgikast AB Tablet and increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Emgikast AB Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Emgikast AB Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women. Please consult a doctor before using Emgikast AB Tablet if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

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

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Emgikast AB Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Emgikast AB Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Emgikast AB Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases or conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed.

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Children

Caution

Emgikast AB Tablet is not recommended for children below 14 years of age. Please consult a doctor before giving Emgikast AB Tablet to children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

33A, J. L. Nehru Road, Chatterjee International Centre, Suite A 11, 15Th Floor, Kolkata 700071
Other Info - EMG0029

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FAQs

Emgikast AB Tablet is used to prevent and treat symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), such as shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing).
Emgikast AB Tablet contains Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline belongs to the class of bronchodilators with additional mucolytic properties and works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Emgikast AB Tablet breakdown the acid mucopolysaccharide fibres that make the mucus (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous removing sputum efficiently by coughing. However, the viscosity of sputum remains low for as long as treatment is maintained. Together, they help to cough out easily and make breathing easier by opening airways.
Emgikast AB Tablet should be used with caution in patients suffering from epilepsy (fits) as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before taking Emgikast AB Tablet so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed.
It is not recommended to take Emgikast AB Tablet with antibiotics such as tetracycline, amoxicillin, amikacin, and gentamicin at the same time, as this may reduce the effectiveness of the antibiotics. However, if you are supposed to take these medicines together, maintain a time gap of at least 2 hours between taking Emgikast AB Tablet and antibiotics. Please consult a doctor before using Emgikast AB Tablet with antibiotics or any other medicines.
It is recommended that you avoid taking Emgikast AB Tablet if you are allergic to acebrophylline, ambroxol, or theophylline, suffer from irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), low blood pressure, liver or kidney disorders, or have had a heart attack. However, inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions before taking Emgikast AB Tablet .
No, you are not recommended to smoke while taking Emgikast AB Tablet as it may reduce the effectiveness of Emgikast AB Tablet and also damage your lungs. Long-term smoking may cause breathing problems like asthma, bronchitis and COPD. Quitting smoking is the best way to keep your lungs healthy.
You are recommended to avoid histamine-rich foods such as tomatoes, wine, and processed foods. These may cause histamine intolerance by affecting the way histamine is broken down in the body, leading to symptoms such as flushing (redness of the skin), migraine headaches, skin rash, itching, and rhinitis (runny and stuffy nose). Therefore, if you are allergic to histamine or cannot tolerate food and drinks rich in histamine, please inform your doctor before taking Emgikast AB Tablet .
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Emgikast AB Tablet without consulting your doctor. Doing so may worsen your cough and other breathing problems, causing recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Emgikast AB Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking it, please consult your doctor.
No, Emgikast AB Tablet does not relieve sudden asthma symptoms. Therefore, it is advised to always carry a rescue inhaler to treat sudden asthma symptoms.
No, Emgikast AB Tablet is not an antibiotic. It is a combination of two drugs: Acebrophylline (mucolytic and bronchodilator) and Acetylcysteine (mucolytic agent/sputum thinner).
Emgikast AB Tablet may cause side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, runny nose, dizziness, heartburn, stomach pain, skin rash, drowsiness, and cool and moist skin. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Emgikast AB Tablet may affect the test results of ketones in urine and salicylate (like aspirin) in the blood. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are taking Emgikast AB Tablet before undergoing any laboratory tests.
Not only will taking higher doses of Emgikast AB Tablet not be more effective, but it can also cause side effects. It is important to avoid exceeding the recommended dose.
Store Emgikast AB Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
No, do not take Emgikast AB Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Let the doctor know if you are allergic to Emgikast AB Tablet ; the doctor will prescribe alternate medicines.
If you miss a dose of Emgikast AB Tablet take it as soon as you remember, However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.

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