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Astex is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Cough are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Astex have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Astex depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Astex include Headache, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful), Unsteadiness. Normally, these side effects of Astex are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Astex's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Astex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Astex contraindications section.
Besides this, Astex may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Astex is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Astex 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Astex is used -
Common
Is the use of Astex safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Astex during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Astex safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Astex for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Astex on the Kidneys?
Astex is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Astex on the Liver?
Astex does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Astex on the Heart?
Astex is rarely harmful for the heart.
Astex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Astex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Astex habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Astex has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Astex you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Astex is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Astex for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Astex
Taking Astex with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Astex
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Astex as it can have severe side effects.
No, Astex should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well. You are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, you can take Astex with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Astex along with phenylephrine if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking these two drugs together then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Astex contains bromhexine which is a mucolytic agent/expectorant. It works by softening the mucus (phlegm), reducing its thickness and promoting its expulsion which helps in clearing the air passage. In this way, Astex provides relief to the patient from an excessive wet cough.
Yes, Astex might cause a headache, this occurs rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Astex is a brand name of bromhexine and it is available in the form of a tablet and syrup. It is a derivative of vasicine alkaloid and a mucolytic agent. Astex is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment of wet cough associated with respiratory diseases and disorders such as bronchial asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema (COPD).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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