Gazodox S 400mg/2mg Tablet

Short Description

Gazodox S 400mg/2mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat asthma by relaxing the muscles of the air passages, making it easier to breathe.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Gazodox S 400mg/2mg 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. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, irritability, tremors, palpitations, muscle cramp, insomnia, and increased heart rate. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

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. Gazodox S 400mg/2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Gazodox S 400mg/2mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Stomach pain Headache Irritability Tremors Palpitations Muscle cramp Insomnia Increased heart rate

Alcohol Warning

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Breastfeeding Warning

Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Gazodox S 400mg/2mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that help in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.

You have been prescribed Gazodox S 400mg/2mg Tablet for the treatment of asthma. It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to make sure that you are taking the right dose. Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium levels. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle twitching or weakness, or an irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.