Description
Abevia 200 SR Tablet is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
Abevia 200 SR Tablet can be taken with the food in evening. Take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Do not miss even a single dose, if in any case, you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember or better to skip the missed dose and continue with regular dosing. It does not work immediately or prevent the already started breathing trouble, hence always carry your medical inhaler with you for an emergency.
The most common side effects of this medicine include abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and heart burn. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised not to consume alcohol or do not smoke while on treatment.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease or if you have heart-related problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting the treatment.
BENEFITS OF ABEVIA TABLET SR
In Treatment of Asthma
Abevia 200 SR Tablet can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These may include house dust, pollen, pets and cigarette smoke. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
In Treatment of Bronchitis
Bronchitis leads to chest congestion and wheezing. Abevia 200 SR Tablet relieves symptoms of bronchitis by clearing congestion and relaxing airways.
In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Abevia 200 SR Tablet helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ABEVIA TABLET SR
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 Abevia
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Drowsiness
- Heartburn
- Increased white blood cell count
- Loss of appetite
- Rash
- Itching
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Abdominal distension
- Esophageal bleeding
- Red spots or bumps
- Breathing problems
- High white blood cell count
- Nasal inflammation
HOW TO USE ABEVIA TABLET SR
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. Abevia 200 SR Tablet is to be taken with food.
HOW ABEVIA TABLET SR WORKS
Abevia 200 SR Tablet is a mucolytic and bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to breathe.
SAFETY ADVICE
Abevia 200 SR Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Abevia 200 SR Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Abevia 200 SR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Abevia 200 SR Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Abevia 200 SR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Abevia 200 SR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Abevia 200 SR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abevia 200 SR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ABEVIA TABLET SR?
If you miss a dose of Abevia 200 SR 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.
FAQs
Q. Does birth control pills have any effect on Abevia 200 SR Tablet?
If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Abevia 200 SR Tablet need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Abevia 200 SR Tablet, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.
Q. How should Abevia 200 SR Tablet be taken?
Abevia 200 SR Tablet should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food.
Q. Is it okay to take furosemide along with Abevia 200 SR Tablet?
One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Abevia 200 SR Tablet. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.
Q. When should Abevia 200 SR Tablet be avoided?
Abevia 200 SR Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Abevia 200 SR Tablet, or theophylline. Along with that, patients suffering from low blood pressure, irregular heart beats or rhythm or history of heart attack, liver disease or kidney disorder should avoid taking Abevia 200 SR Tablet.
Q. Is Abevia 200 SR Tablet the same as theophylline?
Abevia 200 SR Tablet comprises of theophylline-7 acetate and ambroxol which makes it effective in making the mucus more fluid and clearing the airways easily, thereby making breathing easier. This effect of Abevia 200 SR Tablet works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.
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