Doxokast 400mg/10mg Tablet

Short Description

Doxokast 400mg/10mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat and prevent asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Doxokast 400mg/10mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.

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. Doxokast 400mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Doxokast 400mg/10mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves and cocoa beans.

Side Effects

nausea vomiting stomach pain headache insomnia irritability increased heart rate flu-like symptoms

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Doxokast 400mg/10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Doxokast 400mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Doxokast 400mg/10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Doxokast 400mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:

You have been prescribed Doxokast 400mg/10mg Tablet for prevention and treatment of asthma. It is relatively safe with very few side effects. Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food. Do not use it to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing. Notify your doctor if you smoke or have an viral infection. Your dose may need to be adjusted. Do not stop using it without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.