Description
Theo-Asthalin Tablet is a prescription medicine containing Salbutamol 2mg and Theophylline 100mg. It is commonly prescribed for the treatment and management of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, and other conditions causing narrowing of the airways.
Salbutamol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) that relaxes the muscles surrounding the airways, while Theophylline is a methylxanthine bronchodilator that relaxes airway muscles and improves lung function. Together, they help relieve wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
Uses of Theo-Asthalin Tablet
- Bronchial asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic bronchitis
- Bronchospasm
- Wheezing and breathing difficulty
Benefits of Theo-Asthalin Tablet
- Relaxes airway muscles
- Improves airflow to the lungs
- Relieves wheezing and chest tightness
- Reduces shortness of breath
- Helps improve breathing during asthma and COPD attacks
How Theo-Asthalin Tablet Works
- Salbutamol relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways by stimulating beta-2 receptors, allowing the airways to widen.
- Theophylline relaxes bronchial muscles, reduces airway obstruction, and improves the efficiency of breathing.
Together, they help open the airways and make breathing easier.
Dosage
- Take Theo-Asthalin Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- The dosage depends on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment.
- Do not exceed the prescribed dose.
How to Use
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
- It can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
- Avoid consuming excessive caffeine (coffee, tea, energy drinks) while taking this medicine, as it may increase side effects.
Side Effects
Common side effects include:
- Tremors
- Headache
- Nervousness
- Fast heartbeat (Palpitations)
- Nausea
- Stomach upset
- Difficulty sleeping (Insomnia)
- Dizziness
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience chest pain, severe allergic reactions, seizures, or irregular heartbeat.
Precautions
- Inform your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, liver disease, thyroid disorders, epilepsy, or stomach ulcers.
- Avoid smoking, as it may affect the action of Theophylline.
- Limit caffeine intake during treatment.
- Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding only if advised by your doctor.
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