Nexophylin 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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Is the use of Nexophylin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Nexophylin.
Is the use of Nexophylin safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Nexophylin as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Nexophylin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Nexophylin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Nexophylin on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Nexophylin on the liver.
What is the effect of Nexophylin on the Heart?
Nexophylin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Nexophylin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nexophylin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nexophylin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Nexophylin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Nexophylin can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Nexophylin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Nexophylin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nexophylin
Taking Nexophylin with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nexophylin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Nexophylin with alcohol.
No, Nexophylin does not contains steroids. It contains doxofylline which belongs to the class of drugs known as bronchodilators.
Rarely, Nexophylin causes insomnia (sleeplessness) if taken in high doses. It is known side effect of this drug. To tackle this your doctor may switch your medications or lower its dosage.
Nexophylin 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, Nexophylin provides relief to the patients from bronchospasm and breathing trouble in respiratory disorders.
Yes, Nexophylin is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as irritability, epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Take Nexophylin 2-3 times a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of medicine from the gut. Precautions must be taken in patients with renal (kidney) & hepatic (liver) dysfunction, peptic ulcer, hypothyroidism, and cardiac disease.
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