Daxas® | Daxas (Roflumilast) - 500mcg (30 Tablets)
| Main Use |
Active Integredient |
Marketed Name |
| Asthma and chronic bronchitis |
Roflumilast |
Daxas® |
Uses
Daxas may be given to help patients with COPD, also known as Chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease. It may also be prescribed for other usages such as asthma or chronic bronchitis. Speak to your physician for a complete list of possible treatments.
Daxas can result in anti-inflammatory actions, it is a long acting, selective inhibitor of an enzyme called PDE-4.
Dosage and administration
You should never self medicate medication without seeking your physician's advice first as dosage is absolutely dependent on your current health condition, your weight and age as well as your response to therapy.
Dosage can vary from patient to patient, therefore you should not share medicine amongst friends or family as this could lead to serious side effects. Swallow the tablet whole with lots of water. If possible you should aim to dose at the same time(s) per day to help you remember, and also to achieve the best effects. If you miss a tablet and you do not remember near the time you should skip it and resume as normal. Never double dose on your next dose to make up for it.
Side effects
Daxas is normally a well tolerated medicine but has shown to cause diarrhea, headaches, migraines and nausea in some patients during studies.
If you suffer any side effects (listed or not listed here) you should seek immediate advice from a physician.
Precautions
The below pointers are topics you should discuss with your physician before taking Daxas.
- Your medical history
- Any allergies
- Any medicines / supplements / vitamins you are taking or following
- If you smoke, drink, consume alcohol, grapefruit, or you use any narcotics
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