Rapitus Xt Syrup
About Rapitus Xt Syrup
Being a bronchodilator, Rapitus syrup works by relaxing the muscles around the bronchioles in the lungs and opening them up. This medication is composed of Terbutaline, Acebrophylline, Guaifenesin. This helps air to pass in and out easily of the lungs. It is useful to treat spasms or contractions of the bronchioles seen in asthma, bronchitis and emphysema.
It is not to be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or to a sympathomimetic amine like epinephrine and albuterol. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. While beta blockers may decrease its effectiveness, insulin’s effectiveness is decreased if taken along with this medication.
What are the uses of Rapitus Xt Syrup
What are the contraindications of Rapitus Xt Syrup ?
Hypersensitivity
What are the side effects of Rapitus Xt Syrup ?
Difficulty Or Painful Urination
Heartburn
Key highlights of Rapitus Xt Syrup
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.
What are the substitutes for Rapitus Xt Syrup ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Rapitus Xt Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Venphylin Plus Syrup
Leeford Healthcare Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any overdose instructions?
In case of overdose, consult your doctor.
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.
How does this medication work?
This medication is composed of Terbutaline, Acebrophylline, Guaifenesin. Terbutaline causes pharmacological effects. This is assigned to stimulation via beta-adrenergic receptors of the intracellular adenylyl cyclase. Acebrophylline works on certain enzymes that regulate the constriction of smooth muscles. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which reduces adhesiveness and surface tension of congealed mucous in upper respiratory tract to increase flow of mucous, stimulating and increasing efficiency of the cilia to remove the accumulated mucous.
What are the interactions of Rapitus Xt Syrup ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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This medication interacts with Furosemide, Clozapine, Carvedilol and others.Interaction with Disease
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This medication interacts with Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes and others.
FAQs about Rapitus Xt Syrup
Ques : What is Rapitus Xt Syrup?
Ans : Rapitus has Terbutaline, Acebrophylline, and Guaifenesin as active elements present in it. As being a combination of three medicines: Terbutaline, Acebrophylline and Guaifenesin, which relieves cough with mucus. Terbutaline performs its action by calming the muscles in the air passages and widens airways. Acebrophylline thins and loosens phlegm, making it easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of phlegm and helps in its removal from the air passages. Together, they make breathing easier.
Ques : What are the uses of Rapitus Xt Syrup?
Ans : Rapitus is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as cough with mucus.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of Rapitus Xt Syrup?
Ans : Side effects include Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach pain, Loss of appetite, Constipation, Heartburn, Increased heart rate, Dizziness, Headache, Rash, Urticaria, Itching, Drowsiness, Tremor, Breathing difficulty, Increased white blood cell count, and Nasal inflammation.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Rapitus Xt Syrup?
Ans : Rapitus should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.
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