Doxofylline Pharmacology

Doxofylline

About Doxofylline
A xanthine derivative, Phosphodiesterase inhibitor, Antiasthmatic,antitussive and bronchodilator.
Mechanism of Action of Doxofylline
Similar efficacy to theophylline but with significantly less side effects.
Its mechanism of action is related to the inhibition of phosphodiesterase activities, resulting in bronchodilating effects. Unlike other xanthines, doxofylline lacks any significant affinity for adenosine receptors and does not produce stimulant effects.
Pharmacokinets of Doxofylline
N/A
Onset of Action for Doxofylline
N/A
Duration of Action for Doxofylline
N/A
Half Life of Doxofylline
N/A
Side Effects of Doxofylline
1.Nausea
2.Vomiting
3.Tremor
4.Palpitation.
Contra-indications of Doxofylline
1.Hypersensitivity
2.Myocardial infaraction
3.Doxofilline and other methyxanthine derivatives.
4.Methyxanthines are not recommended for therapy of asthma exacerbations
Special Precautions while taking Doxofylline
Should be used cautiously in patients with active ulcer disease, asthma, bts bleeding disorders, mild renal impairment. Renal toxicity may occurs, caution should be exercised when know renal dysfunction or H/o of renal disease.
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with Caution
Old Age Related Information
N/A
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with Caution
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Doxofylline
Bronchial Asthma and COPD.
Interactions for Doxofylline
Cocomitant administration with other xanthines derivatives, Phenytoin.
Typical Dosage for Doxofylline
Adult:400mg once a day. Single dose, administration in the evening reduces nocturnal, symptoms and helps to keep the patients complaint free during the day.
400mg twice daily is recommended on the basis of the clinical response.

Schedule of Doxofylline
N/A
Storage Requirements for Doxofylline
N/A
Effects of Missed Dosage of Doxofylline
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Doxofylline
N/A

Home Delivery for Doxofylline in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for doxofylline and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for doxofylline may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take doxofylline only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for doxofylline before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for doxofylline with the pharmacy.

Doxofylline is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for doxofylline might be better known than doxofylline itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have doxofylline in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for doxofylline.