Erdosteine
About Erdosteine
This medication is a mucolytic agent, prescribed for chronic obstructive bronchitis. It works by helping to break down mucus secretions.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor about your current list of medications and pre-existing diseases. Avoid consuming the drug during pregnancy or if you have any upcoming surgery. Patients with peptic ulcer and liver damage should exercise caution.
Possible side effects of this medication include flushing, sweating, vertigo, mild gastrointestinal disturbance, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, spasmodic colitis and headache.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Erdosteine
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Erdosteine ?
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Erdosteine ?
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Erdosteine
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Please consult your doctor before using this drug if you are pregnant.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
The drug is probably unsafe to use during lactation.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
This medication does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is limited information available on the use of the drug in patients with kidney disease.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult a doctor in case of overdose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Erdosteine
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Erdosteine as ingredient
- Erdozet 300mg Capsule
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Erdozet 175mg Suspension
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
The medicine is a mucolytic agent used to treat chronic obstructive bronchitis. It reduces production and viscosity of mucus and increases mucociliary activity.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
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