Acebrophylline
ACEBROPHYLLINE
Overview:
Acebrophylline belongs to the bronchodilator class of drugs used to prevent and treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms
Classification: Bronchodilator
Uses:
Treatment of Asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
How It Works
It has Acebrophylline, which relaxes muscles and opens up the lungs’ airways. Plus it thins the mucus that’s in the airway and makes breathing easier. It assists in coughing up easily and allows for better breathing by opening airways.
Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects:
Headaches
Trembling, particularly in the hands
A dry mouth
Palpitations (noticeable heartbeats)
Muscle cramps
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhoea
Upset stomach
Precautions:
When should one not use Acebrophylline
If you are allergic to acebrophylline, theophylline or similar medicines
If you have problems with your kidney or liver
If you have any heart disease such as low blood pressure, unstable blood pressure or abnormal heart rate
Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage
Guaifenesin
GUAIFENESIN
Overview:
Guaifenesin is a medicine that helps with chest congestion by loosening and thinning mucus in the airways. This makes it easier to cough out phlegm and clear the chest, which is especially helpful during a cold, bronchitis, or other breathing problems. It doesn’t stop coughing but makes it more effective and less tiring.
Classification: Expectorant
Uses:
Helps relieve chest congestion caused by colds, flu, or infections.
Loosens and thins mucus, making it easier to cough out
Used in chronic bronchitis and other lung conditions with heavy mucus.
Often combined in cough syrups with other medicines for better relief.
Makes coughing more effective and less tiring by clearing airways.
How it works:
Guaifenesin works by making the mucus in your airways thinner and easier to move. This helps your body clear out phlegm when you cough, so your breathing feels less heavy and congested. Instead of a dry, exhausting cough, it turns it into a more productive and relieving one.
Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects:
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Mild drowsiness
Precautions:
If you’re taking Guaifenesin, make sure you don’t use it if you’re allergic to it. People with ongoing coughs from smoking, asthma, or lung problems should only take it under a doctor’s advice. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, it’s best to check with your doctor first. Always give the right dose to children, since too much can be harmful.Remember to maintain good hydration, as it makes the medicine work better at clearing mucus.
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Terbutaline
TERBUTALINE
Overview:
Terbutaline is a short-acting medicine that works on the lungs by stimulating β2 receptors, which relax the muscles in the airways. This makes it easier to breathe during conditions like asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema, where the air passages get narrowed. Because it also relaxes smooth muscles in other parts of the body, doctors sometimes use it to delay early labor in pregnant women.
Classification: Short-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonist (SABA)
Uses:
- Used to relieve asthma symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath
- For treatment of bronchospasm in asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema
- As a tocolytic agent to help delay preterm labor by relaxing uterine muscles
How it works:
Terbutaline is a selective β2-adrenergic receptor agonist. It works by stimulating β2 receptors in the smooth muscles of the airways, which increases cyclic AMP (cAMP) levels. This leads to relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, causing bronchodilation and making it easier to breathe. In the uterus, the same action relaxes smooth muscle, which is why it can also be used to delay preterm labor.
Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects:
- Tremors or shakiness
- Nervousness or anxiety
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Increased heart rate (tachycardia)
- Palpitations
Precautions:
If you have heart problems, high blood pressure, or an irregular heartbeat, be careful with Terbutaline, as it can make these worse. People with diabetes, thyroid issues, seizures, or kidney problems should use it under close supervision. Avoid taking too much, because it can affect your heart rhythm. For pregnant women, it should only be used to delay early labor under a doctor’s guidance. Always follow your doctor’s instructions to stay safe while using this medicine.
Disclaimer:This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
