Freeway: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Freeway Information

Freeway is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Asthma. Freeway also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Freeway depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Freeway are Upset stomach, Restlessness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Freeway as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Freeway go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Freeway's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Freeway has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Freeway related warnings section.

Freeway can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Freeway in conditions like Allergy. Other contraindications of Freeway have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Freeway may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Freeway is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Freeway Benefits & Uses
Freeway Dosage & How to Take
Freeway Side Effects
Freeway Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Freeway with Other Drugs
Freeway Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Freeway
Freeway Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Freeway Benefits & Uses

Freeway is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Asthma

Other Benefits

COPD

Freeway Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Freeway Related Warnings

Is the use of Freeway safe for pregnant women?

Freeway has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Freeway safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Freeway for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Freeway on the Kidneys?

Freeway has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Freeway on the Liver?

Freeway is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Freeway on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Freeway on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Freeway with Other Drugs

Freeway should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenytoin

Mild

Rifampicin

Phenobarbital

Freeway Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Freeway unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Freeway

Is this Freeway habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Freeway.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Freeway, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Freeway can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Freeway should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Freeway is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Freeway Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Freeway

Taking Freeway with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Freeway

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Freeway.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Freeway

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Freeway on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Freeway 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Freeway?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Freeway is a brand name of doxofylline and it is available in the form of a tablet and syrup. It is a derivative of methylxanthine and belongs to the class of drug known as bronchodilators. Freeway is a prescription drug which is used for relief of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma, COPD, and pulmonary disease.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Freeway work?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Freeway contains doxofylline which is a bronchodilator. It works by inhibiting the phosphodiesterase enzyme that causes smooth muscle relaxation. This results in breathing easily during COPD and bronchial asthma. It has also an anti-inflammatory activity which exerts by reducing pleurisy (inflammation of pleura of lungs) induced by the inflammatory mediator. Hence in this way, Freeway provides relief to the patients from bronchospasm and breathing trouble in respiratory disorders.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Freeway contain steroids?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Freeway does not contains steroids. It contains doxofylline which belongs to the class of drugs known as bronchodilators.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Freeway without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, Freeway is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.