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Doxiflo, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Asthma. Doxiflo also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Doxiflo. 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.
Doxiflo also has some side effects, the most common being Upset stomach, Restlessness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Doxiflo as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Doxiflo 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.
It is also important to note that Doxiflo has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Doxiflo related warnings talks about Doxiflo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Doxiflo is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Doxiflo have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Doxiflo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Doxiflo is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Doxiflo 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 Doxiflo is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Doxiflo safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Doxiflo has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Doxiflo safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Doxiflo for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Doxiflo on the Kidneys?
Doxiflo rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxiflo on the Liver?
Doxiflo is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Doxiflo on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Doxiflo on the heart have been reported.
Doxiflo 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 Doxiflo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxiflo habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Doxiflo.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Doxiflo as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Doxiflo is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Doxiflo cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Doxiflo
You can take Doxiflo with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxiflo
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Doxiflo.
Take Doxiflo as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects.
Doxiflo 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. Doxiflo is a prescription drug which is used for relief of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma, COPD, and pulmonary disease.
Yes, Doxiflo can be taken with fluticasone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Doxiflo 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, Doxiflo provides relief to the patients from bronchospasm and breathing trouble in respiratory disorders.
No, Doxiflo does not contains steroids. It contains doxofylline which belongs to the class of drugs known as bronchodilators.
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