Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet

Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet is a combination medicine indicated for the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It may also be used to treat asthma and chronic bronchitis. COPD is a group of lung diseases that blocks airflow and causes breathing-related problems.

Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet contains Terbutaline and Doxofylline, which work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widening the airways. This makes breathing easier.

Sometimes, Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet may cause side effects like headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea. These side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Let the doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep the doctor informed about your health condition and medications to avoid unpleasant side effects/interactions.

Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet is a combination medicine indicated for treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It may also be used to treat asthma and chronic bronchitis. Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet contains Terbutaline (bronchodilator) and Doxofylline (xanthine), which work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widening the airways. This makes breathing easier.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain

Do not take Pecophylin 5mg/400mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if you have/had peptic ulcers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, thyroid problems, seizures, infections, liver or kidney problems. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let the doctor know if you take other medicines, including supplements and herbal products.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking anti-emetic (ondansetron), anti-asthma (budesonide/formoterol), or hormone (oxytocin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have hypokalaemia (low potassium), diabetes, seizures, or cardiovascular problems.

• ONDANSETRON
• BUDESONIDE+FORMOTEROL
• OXYTOCIN

• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
• Avoid cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, and bottled lemon and lime juice as it may worsen symptoms.
• Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress and reduce the risk of an attack.
• Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine and irritate the lungs. It may also worsen breathing problems.
• Learning breathing exercises like pursed-lip breathing as it helps provide relief from breathing problems.

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 also lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).

Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The asthma symptoms include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, especially at night.

Chronic bronchitis: It is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation of airways (bronchi) that carry air to the lungs. Symptoms include constant cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath.