Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol
About Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol
Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol belongs to the class of drugs known as 'anti-asthmatics'. Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is used to treat asthma. A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, chest pain, cough, and wheezing.
Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is a combination of three medicines, namely: Etofylline nicotinate, Menthol, and Salbutamol. Etofylline nicotinate and salbutamol are both bronchodilators; they work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widening the airways. Meanwhile, menthol works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol together makes breathing easier.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Like all medicines, Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, restlessness, tremor, headache, palpitations, muscle cramps, and increased heart rate. If these side effects persist, please consult your doctor immediately.
Do not take Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines other than the Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol. Inform your doctor if you are a pregnant/breastfeeding mother. Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is used with caution in peptic ulcer, a thyroid disorder, liver disease, kidney disease, sepsis, fluid in the lungs, heart problems, and seizures. Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol can affect the result of certain tests, so one should tell their doctor before taking any medical test. A person should not stop or start Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol without consulting with their doctor as smoking affects how his medicine works, so the doctor will initially suggest a low dose. This is not a rescue treatment for asthma attacks, so use methods that work quickly, like inhalation medicine.
Uses of Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol
Medicinal Benefits
Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is a combination of three medicines, namely Etofylline nicotinate, Menthol, and Salbutamol, which belong to the class of drugs known as 'anti-asthmatics'. Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is used to treat asthma. Etofylline nicotinate and salbutamol are both bronchodilators; they work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widening the airways. Meanwhile, menthol works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol together makes breathing easier. Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is also used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Storage
Side Effects of Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Restlessness
- Tremor
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Muscle cramp
- Increased heart rate
Drug Warnings
Do not take Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol if you are allergic to Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol. Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines other than the Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol. Inform your doctor if you are a pregnant/breastfeeding mother. Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is used with caution in peptic ulcer, a thyroid disorder, liver disease, kidney disease, sepsis, fluid in the lungs, heart problems, and seizures. Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol can affect the result of certain tests, so one should tell their doctor before taking any medical test. A person should not stop or start Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol without consulting with their doctor as smoking affects how his medicine works, so the doctor will initially suggest a low dose. This is not a rescue treatment for asthma attacks, so use methods that work quickly, like inhalation medicine. Use of this Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol can cause a decrease in blood potassium levels and hence should be administered with caution in patients suffering from hypokalemia.
Drug Interactions
Drug Drug Interaction: Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is shown to interact with various drugs like anti-hypertensives (atenolol, furosemide, propranolol, hydrochlorothiazide), anti-diabetics (insulin), antifungal (ketoconazole), antibiotics (azithromycin), bronchodilators (formoterol), anti-histamine (xylometazoline), anti-depressant (amitryptilline), anti-progestogen (mifepristone), anti-epileptics (phenytoin, carbamazepine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is not recommended for people having peptic ulcer, hypokalemia, thyroid disorder, kidney disease, heart problems, seizures, or sepsis.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionOne should limit alcohol consumption and inform your doctor if you drink, as the doctor will suggest a lower dose of Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol. Additionally, it has been seen as a person who doesn't drink responds better to the treatment.
Pregnancy
cautionEtofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks and benefits of use before using this Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol.
Breast Feeding
cautionEtofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as the effect on the nursing infant is not clinically established. Your doctor may ask you to discontinue breastfeeding if the use of this Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is necessary.
Driving
cautionA person should avoid driving after taking Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol may affect a person's thinking ability, so do not drive or do any work that needs mental alertness.
Liver
cautionEtofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is used with caution in liver diseases. Inform your doctor before taking Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol.
Kidney
cautionEtofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is used with caution in kidney diseases. Inform your doctor before taking Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol.
Children
cautionEtofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is used with caution in children. Please consult your doctor before taking Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
- Swimming is one of the most recommended exercises for people with asthma.
- Avoid egg and cow milk on your regular diet.
- Vitamin D-rich foods, such as milk and eggs.
- Beta carotene-rich vegetables, such as carrots and leafy greens.
- Magnesium-rich foods, such as spinach and pumpkin seeds.
Special Advise
Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol can affect the result of certain tests, so people should tell their doctors before going for any medical tests.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Asthma: Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell, which may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out, and shortness of breath. Symptoms include chest pain, cough, and wheezing.
FAQs
Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is used in the treatment of asthma.
Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is a combination of three medicines namely: Etofylline nicotinate, Menthol, and Salbutamol belong to the class of drugs known as 'anti-asthmatics' Etofylline nicotinate and salbutamol both are bronchodilators, it works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Whereas menthol works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol together makes breathing easier.
Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, restlessness, tremor, headache, palpitations, muscle cramp, increased heart rate. If these side effects persist please consult your doctor immediately.
No, you should not stop Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol suddenly. Inform your doctor before stopping Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol.
Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol is used with caution in peptic ulcer, a thyroid disorder, liver disease, kidney disease, sepsis, fluid in the lungs, heart problems, seizures. Inform your doctor before taking Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol.
Etofylline Nicotinate+menthol+salbutamol should be used with caution, because it may cause a decrease in blood potassium levels and hence should be administered with caution in patients suffering from Hypokalemia.