It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Milast-A. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Milast-A may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Milast-A is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
SAFE
Milast-A does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Milast-A is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Milast-A is recommended.
CAUTION
Milast-A should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Milast-A may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Milast-A is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Milast-A 0.5mg Tablet
Introduction
Milast-A is used to prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), group of lung disorders in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked and chronic bronchitis. It works by opening the airways and makes breathing easier.
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Uses of Milast-A
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Side effects of Milast-A
Common
Headache
Weight loss
Dizziness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Back pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
Decreased appetite
Flu
How to use Milast-A
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. Milast-A may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Milast-A works
Milast-A works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways. This opens the airways and makes breathing easier.
Quick Tips
Roflumilast is not effective and should not be used for sudden attacks of breathlessness (acute bronchospasm).
You should not take roflumilast if you have a history of depression and suicidal behavior/thoughts.
You should have your weight monitored regularly. Stop taking roflumilast and seek advice if you experience unexplained and significant weigh...
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Roflumilast controls COPD but does not cure it. It is important to continue taking roflumilast even if you feel well unless advised otherwis...
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Roflumilast may cause dizziness, which can aggravate with alcohol intake. Do not drive or operate any machinery until you feel fine.
You should not take roflumilast if you have any serious disease affecting your immune system (HIV, multiple sclerosis, lupus erythematosus, ...
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Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Adult Dose
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Reduction of frequency of exacerbations or worsening of symptoms
500 mcg PO once daily
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Roflumilast is contraindicated to patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Roflumilast or any of other ingredients of the tablet and if a patien...
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Mode of Action
Selective phosphodiesterase (PDE)-4 inhibitor; PDE-4 inhibition leads to accumulation of intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) in lung t...
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Precaution
Roflumilast is not a bronchodilator and should not be used for the treatment of a sudden attack of breathlessness. Patients treated with this drug sho...
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