Axinat25mcg
Inhaler
The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Axinat. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Axinat may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Axinat is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not har... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Axinat is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder(COPD) ,a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked... View More
Uses of Axinat
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Side effects of Axinat
- Tremor
- Headache
- Restlessness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Palpitations
- Muscle cramp
How to use Axinat
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it.
How Axinat works
Axinat is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.
What if you forget to take Axinat?
If you miss a dose of Axinat, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
- Axinat should be taken at the same time each day.
- Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after us... View More
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathi... View More
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Indication
Chronic asthma, COPD
Adult Dose
Inhalation Asthma Prevention and Maintenance, COPD Maintenance Adult: As inhaler: 2 puffs (50 mcg) twice daily; up to 100 mcg twice daily if needed.... View More
Child Dose
Inhalation Child > 4 years Asthma Prevention and Maintenance, COPD Maintenance As inhaler: 2 puffs (50 mcg) twice daily; up to 100 mcg twice daily ... View More
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Salmeterol or to the any excipient of this preparation. Monotherapy in the treatment of asthma. Tre... View More
Mode of Action
Salmeterol is a direct-acting sympathomimetic which relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by its selective action on beta 2 receptors with little effect on he... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ CV disease, CNS disorders, DM, hyperthyroidism, hypokalaemia, seizure disorders, ketoacidosis. Not intended for the relief of acute bronchosp... View More
Side Effect
>10% Headache (13-17%),Pain (1-12%) 1-10% Nasal congestion (9%),Hypertension (4%),Edema (1-3%),Dizziness (4%),Sleep disturbance (1-3%),Migraine (1-... View More
Interaction
Diuretics, corticosteroids and xanthines may augment hypokalaemia. Risk of severe hypertension when used with MAOIs, TCAs and other sympathomimetics. In... View More
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The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More