Ventidox-M Tablet Sr

Ventidox-M Tablet Sr is primarily prescribed for the treatment of asthma. This medicine is a combination of Doxofylline and Montelukast which belong to the class of bronchodilator and leukotriene receptor antagonist respctively.

Ventidox relieves symptoms like shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness resulting from chronic bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, etc. It helps relax the smooth muscles of the airway leading to the lung.

It impedes the production of phosphodiesterase as well as leukotriene and relaxes the smooth muscles in the respiratory tract. The dosage of this drug is usually 400 mg per day, in a single evening dose. This reduces the possibility of nocturnal symptoms and ensures a comfortable day.

Sometimes twice daily use may be recommended depending upon the treatment. The maximum dose is up to 1,200 mg per day. It may be administered with or without food. The possible side effects are nausea, vomiting, arrhythmia, epigastric pain, palpitations etc.

Inform the physician of all pre-existing diseases and allergies before starting this drug. It must not be prescribed to pregnant and lactating women. This medication may also prove harmful for patients suffering from myocardial infarction, peptic ulcers, hyperthyroidism, and seizures.

No habit-forming tendencies are found. The is a newer generation of Xanthine Bronchodilator or in simpler words an inhaler, which does not have major Cardiovascular Adverse effects. Differing from its predecessors it is relatively safer and has fewer drug on drug interaction.

This medication is not for an acute asthmatic attack; in acute attack, follow instructions of prescriber. Do not stop other asthma medication unless advised by prescriber. Take every evening on a continuous basis; do not discontinue even if feeling better (this medication may help reduce incidence of acute attacks).

• Asthma

• Allergy

• Acute myocardial infarction

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Stomach Pain

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Increased Heart Rate

• Increased Blood Sugar Levels

• Muscle Weakness

• Insomnia

• Flu-Like Symptoms

• Irritation

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of action of Ventidox is longer than xanthine derivatives used to treat the same conditions.

• What is the onset of action?

  The start of action of Ventidox has no clinical data.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Women who are pregnant must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  Ventidox Sr is not habit forming.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Ventidox Sr must not be used during lactation as it harms the infant.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Caution must be taken while consuming alcohol if you are taking this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine may affect the alertness of the patient. Thus driving must be avoided while taking this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Limited information is available regarding its use in patients with kidney disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken while using this medicine in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor while taking it.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  A missed dose should be made up for if the next dose is scheduled quite some time later.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Overdose can cause nausea, vomiting, restlessness, insomnia, and increased heart rate, which requires medical attention.

This drug works by competitively blocking the action of certain enzymes that are responsible for smooth muscle contractions in the lungs. This medicine also selectively blocks the action of this chemical in the body.

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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• Interaction with Medicine

  Ventidox must not be used in combination with Allopurinol, Phenytoin, Propranolol, Cimetidine, Ciprofloxacin, and Salbutamol.

• Interaction with Disease

  This tablet is not safe for patients with cardiovascular disorders, peptic ulcers, seizures and hyperthyroidism.

• Interaction with Food

  Avoid or limit the uptake of caffeine or caffeine containing product while using this medicine. You should limit your intake of caffeine as it may alter the functioning of the drug.

• Ques : What is Ventidox-M Tablet Sr?

  Ans : It is a type of bronchodilator and is used as a maintenance treatment for conditions like shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness associated with lung diseases like chronic bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, etc.

• Ques : What is the use of Ventidox-M Tablet Sr?

  Ans : This drug is used to treat asthma, chronic bronchitis, etc.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Ventidox-M Tablet Sr?

  Ans : Side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, etc.

• Ques : Will a higher than the recommended dosage of Ventidox-M Tablet Sr be more effective?

  Ans : No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Ventidox-M Tablet Sr will not make it more effective. Further, it can lead to increased side effects.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/doxofylline

• Montelukast Sodium - Montelukast Tablet- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2019. [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

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• Montelukast- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

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