Roxair .5mg (Tablet)
Manufactured by: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Roflumilast Similar medicine
Roxair is indicated for
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Precautions and warnings
Roflumilast is not a bronchodilator and should not be used to treat sudden breathing problems. Patients taking Roflumilast should have their weight checked regularly. If they lose weight for no clear reason or lose a lot of weight, the doctor should investigate, and stopping Roflumilast may be necessary. Use Roflumilast carefully in patients who have serious immune system diseases (like HIV, multiple sclerosis, lupus, or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy), serious infections (like tuberculosis or acute hepatitis), cancer (except for basal-cell carcinoma), or severe heart problems.
Side-effects
- Normally
- Roflumilast is well tolerated. Common side-effects are Weight decrease
- decreased appetite
- sleeplessness
- headache
- diarrhoea
- nausea
- stomach ache etc.
Drug Interactions
Erythromycin, ketoconazole, fluvoxamine, enoxacin, and cimetidine are some medications. Others include rifampicin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, phenytoin, theophylline, and oral contraceptives (OC).
Contraindications
Roflumilast should not be used by people who are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. It also should not be taken by anyone with moderate to severe liver problems.
Mode of actions
A selective phosphodiesterase (PDE)-4 inhibitor works by blocking the action of PDE-4. This causes the levels of a molecule called cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) to increase inside lung cells. This increase in cAMP is believed to be how the drug produces its effects.
Dosage & Administration
In adults (above 18 years of age), the recommended dose of Roflumilast is one 500 microgram (mcg) tablet per day with or without food for both asthma and COPD.
As there is lack of safety information of this drug in children so, it should be avoided in children and adolescent under 18 years of age.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.
Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.
This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.
Pack Size & Price
30's pack Price : ৳450
Similar medicine
Manufactured by: Unimed & Unihealth Manufacturers Ltd.
Manufactured by: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Manufactured by: Eskayef Bangladesh Ltd.
Manufactured by: Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Manufactured by: Acme Laboratories Ltd.
Manufactured by: Drug International Ltd.
Click here to see 1 more similar medicines
There are few similar medicines of Roxair are manufactured by other companies using the same ingredients. Although, it would be good if you are able to use the same medicine, which has been prescribed by your Doctor. Due to availability in the local market, you can try others. Please make sure and contact your Doctor first about alternatives.
-
Are you looking medicine for Asthma ?
Aminophylline is indicated for Asthma, Acute bronchospasm, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, COPD
List of medicines using AminophyllineBeclomethasone Dipropionate is indicated for Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
List of medicines using Beclomethasone DipropionateBetamethasone is indicated for Ulcerative colitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Lichen planus, Psoriasis, Asthma, Eczema, Contact dermatitis, Multiple sclerosis, Drug hypersensitivity reactions, Perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, Serum sickness, Transfusion reactions, Severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), Leukemias, Lymphomas, Acute gouty arthritis, Acute rheumatic carditis, Psoriatic arthritis, Including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Psoriatic plaques, Allergic and inflammatory disorders, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
List of medicines using BetamethasoneBlack Seed Oil is indicated for Constipation, Asthma, Diarrhea, Hemorrhoids, Gas, Colic, Dysentery, Allergies, Cough, Bronchitis, Flu, Swine flu, Congestion, Hyperlipidemia, Cancer, Emphysema, HTN
List of medicines using Black Seed OilBudesonide + Formoterol Fumarate is indicated for Asthma, COPD
List of medicines using Budesonide + Formoterol FumarateCiclesonide is indicated for Asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis
List of medicines using CiclesonideFormoterol Fumarate is indicated for Asthma, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, COPD
List of medicines using Formoterol FumarateIpratropium Bromide is indicated for Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis, emphysema.
List of medicines using Ipratropium BromideIpratropium Bromide + Salbutamol is indicated for Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
List of medicines using Ipratropium Bromide + SalbutamolIpratropium Bromide 0.04% + Salbutamol 0.12% is indicated for Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
List of medicines using Ipratropium Bromide 0.04% + Salbutamol 0.12%Levosalbutamol is indicated for Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
List of medicines using LevosalbutamolRoflumilast is indicated for Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
List of medicines using RoflumilastTheophylline is indicated for Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Bronchospasm, Apnoea
List of medicines using TheophyllineIndacaterol is indicated for Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
List of medicines using Indacaterol -
Are you looking medicine for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ?
Beclomethasone Dipropionate is indicated for Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
List of medicines using Beclomethasone DipropionateIpratropium Bromide + Salbutamol is indicated for Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
List of medicines using Ipratropium Bromide + SalbutamolLevosalbutamol is indicated for Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
List of medicines using LevosalbutamolRoflumilast is indicated for Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
List of medicines using Roflumilast
