Ventophylin 400mg Tablet

Introduction Ventophylin 400mg Tablet is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe. Ventophylin 400mg Tablet can be taken with the food in evening. But take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Do not miss even a single dose, if in any case, you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember or better to skip the missed dose and continue with regular dosing. It does not work immediately or prevent the already started breathing trouble, hence always carry your medical inhaler with you for an emergency. The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, headache, nausea, and stomach upset. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised not to consume alcohol or do not smoke while on treatment. You must avoid high caffeinated products like coffee, tea, and dark chocolates as it enhances drug side effects. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease or if you have heart-related problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting the treatment. Uses of Ventophylin Tablet Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Asthma Benefits of Ventophylin Tablet In Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Ventophylin 400mg Tablet helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. In Asthma Ventophylin 400mg Tablet can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some ?triggers?. These may include house dust, pollen, pets and cigarette smoke. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms. show more show less Side effects of Ventophylin Tablet Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of Ventophylin Upset stomach Vomiting Headache Nausea Restlessness How to use Ventophylin Tablet 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. Ventophylin 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Ventophylin 400mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans. How Ventophylin Tablet works Ventophylin 400mg Tablet is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier. Safety Advice Alcohol CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ventophylin 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Ventophylin 400mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. Breastfeeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Ventophylin 400mg Tablet 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 harmful to the baby. Driving SAFE Ventophylin 400mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. Kidney CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Ventophylin 400mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. Liver CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Ventophylin 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.