Contine CR 250250mg
Tablet
Aristopharma Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Contine CR 250. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Contine CR 250 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the dev... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Contine CR 250 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Contine CR 250 does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Contine CR 250 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Contine CR 250 is recommended. |
| Liver | CAUTION Contine CR 250 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Contine CR 250 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Contine CR 250 is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the l... View More
Uses of Contine CR 250
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Asthma
Side effects of Contine CR 250
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Nausea
- Restlessness
How to use Contine CR 250
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Contine CR 250 is to be ta... View More
How Contine CR 250 works
Contine CR 250 is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.
- You have been prescribed OD PHYLLIN 600 MG TABLET for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
- Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
- Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if you have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjus... View More
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Indication
Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Bronchospasm, Apnoea of prematurity
Administration
May be taken with or without food, at least 1 hour before or 2 hour after meal.
Adult Dose
Oral Acute Asthma Loading Dose: 5 mg/kg loading dose (patient not receiving theophylline or aminophylline). Maintenance of Asthma, COPD General Do... View More
Child Dose
Oral Acute Asthma Loading Dose: 5 mg/kg loading dose If no theophylline has been administered in the previous 24 hours 2.5 mg/kg loading dose If theo... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to xanthine derivatives, porphyria.
Mode of Action
Theophylline competitively blocks phosphodiesterase which increases cAMP tissue concentrations causing bronchodilatation, diuresis, CNS and cardiac stim... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ peptic ulceration, hyperthyroidism, DM, glaucoma, severe hypoxemia, epilepsy, HTN, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias or other CV disease, ac... View More
Side Effect
Nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, abdominal cramps, anorexia, diarrhoea, haematemesis; headache, irritability, restlessness, nervousness, insomnia, diz... View More
Interaction
Increased plasma concentrations w/ allopurinol, some antiarrhythmics, cimetidine, disulfiram, fluvoxamine, interferon alfa, macrolide antibiotics, quino... View More
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