Acebrophylline is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of COPD. Secondary and off-label uses of Acebrophylline have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Acebrophylline depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Acebrophylline also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Acebrophylline can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Acebrophylline normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Acebrophylline's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Acebrophylline's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Acebrophylline related warnings section.
Acebrophylline is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Attack as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Acebrophylline are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Acebrophylline may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Acebrophylline is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Acebrophylline is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acebrophylline is used -
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Acebrophylline safe for pregnant women?
Acebrophylline has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Acebrophylline without medical advice.
Is the use of Acebrophylline safe during breastfeeding?
Acebrophylline should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Acebrophylline on the Kidneys?
Acebrophylline may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acebrophylline on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Acebrophylline. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Acebrophylline on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Acebrophylline. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Acebrophylline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acebrophylline unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acebrophylline habit forming or addictive?
Acebrophylline is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Acebrophylline as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Acebrophylline is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Acebrophylline for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acebrophylline
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Acebrophylline, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acebrophylline
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Acebrophylline with alcohol will be.
Yes, Acebrophylline may cause insomnia (sleeplessness) in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of insomnia is not known. If you are experiencing insomnia after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Acebrophylline does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, if you are experiencing hair loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason.
No, Acebrophylline does not cause thrush (yeast infection). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Yes, Acebrophylline may cause rapid heartbeats (tachycardia). It is a rare side effect of this drug. Tachycardia occurs because this drug sometimes stimulates the smooth muscles which are present in the heart. If you are experiencing rapid or increased heartbeats after taking this drug, then you are advised to consult with your doctor without further delay.
No, Acebrophylline should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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