MAXIVENT Doxofylline 200mg Tablet 30's
RXDRUG-DRP-1796
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Indications/Uses
Doxofylline is indicated for the treatment of bronchial asthma, pulmonary disease with spastic bronchial component and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Dosage/Direction for Use
Elderly Patients: 200 mg tablet two or three times daily.
Adults: 400 mg tablet two or three times daily.
Or as prescribed by the physician.
Adults: 400 mg tablet two or three times daily.
Or as prescribed by the physician.
Overdosage
Although no major arrhythmias have been documented with Doxofylline tablets the occurrence of major cardiac rhythm disturbances cannot be excluded in case of overdosage of xanthine compounds. If a potential oral overdose is established the patient may present with seizures; these symptoms could be the first sign of intoxication. Adverse reactions may cause the withdrawal from treatment. A lower dose-re-challenge may start only after the advice of the physician.
There is no specific antidote. It is suggested that the management principles should be instituted according to a symptomatic relief of cardio circulatory shock. Doxofylline tablets does not cause any risk of tolerance or addiction.
There is no specific antidote. It is suggested that the management principles should be instituted according to a symptomatic relief of cardio circulatory shock. Doxofylline tablets does not cause any risk of tolerance or addiction.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
This product is contraindicated in individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to its components. It is also contraindicated in patients with acute myocardial infarction, gipotenzia arterial (hypotension), arrhythmia, duodenal ulcer, hypotension, epilepsy, convulsion and in lactating and pregnant women.
Special Precautions
Use with caution in patients with hypertension, heart disease, hypoxemia, hyperthyroidism, chrome right ventricular failure, congestive heart failure, liver disease, renal disease, in those with history of peptic ulcer and in elderly. Frequently, patients with congestive heart failure have markedly prolonged drug serum levels following discontinuation of the drug.
The half-life of xanthine derivatives is influenced by a number of known variables. It may be prolonged in patients with liver disease, in patients with congestive heart failure, in those affected with chronic obstructive lung disease or concomitant infections, and in those patients taking certain other drugs (erythromycin, troleandomycin, lincomycin, and other antibiotics of the same group, allopurinol, cimetidine, propranolol, and anti-flu vaccine). In these cases, a lower dose of Doxofylline may be needed. Phenytoins, other anti-convulsants and smoking may cause an increase in clearance with a shorter mean half-life: in these cases higher doses of Doxofylline may be needed.
The half-life of xanthine derivatives is influenced by a number of known variables. It may be prolonged in patients with liver disease, in patients with congestive heart failure, in those affected with chronic obstructive lung disease or concomitant infections, and in those patients taking certain other drugs (erythromycin, troleandomycin, lincomycin, and other antibiotics of the same group, allopurinol, cimetidine, propranolol, and anti-flu vaccine). In these cases, a lower dose of Doxofylline may be needed. Phenytoins, other anti-convulsants and smoking may cause an increase in clearance with a shorter mean half-life: in these cases higher doses of Doxofylline may be needed.
Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
Animal reproduction studies indicate that Doxofylline does not cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant animals nor can affect reproduction capacity. However, since there is limited experience in humans during pregnancy, xanthines should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Doxofylline is contraindicated in nursing mothers.
Adverse Reactions
After xanthine administration, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, headache, cephalalgia, irritability, insomnia, tachycardia, extrasystole, tachypnea, and occasionally hyperglycemia and albuminuria, may occur. If a potential oral overdose is established, the patient may present with severe arrhythmias and seizure; these symptoms could be the first sign of intoxication. Adverse reactions may cause the withdrawal from treatment; a lower dose rechallenge may start only after the advice of physician.
Drug Interactions
Doxofylline should not be administered together with other xanthine derivatives, including beverages and foods containing caffeine.
Toxic synergism with ephedrine has been documented for xanthines.
Concomitant therapy with erythromycin, troleandomycin, lincomycin, clindamycin, allopurinol, cimetidine, propranolol and anti-flu vaccine may decrease the hepatic clearance of xanthines causing an increase in blood levels.
Toxic synergism with ephedrine has been documented for xanthines.
Concomitant therapy with erythromycin, troleandomycin, lincomycin, clindamycin, allopurinol, cimetidine, propranolol and anti-flu vaccine may decrease the hepatic clearance of xanthines causing an increase in blood levels.
Storage
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
Action
Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics: Mechanism of Action: Doxofylline is chemically designated as 7-(1, 3-dioxolar-2-ylmethyl)-theophylline. It differs from theophylline by the presence of a dioxolone group in position 7. The mechanism of action is similar to that of theophylline. However, unlike theophylline, Doxofylline has greatly decreased affinity towards adenosine A1 and A2 receptors which explain its better safety profile. Moreover, it does not interfere with calcium influx into the cells nor antagonize calcium channel blockers. In experimental studies, Doxofylline has been shown to be a more potent bronchodilator with fewer side effects than theophylline. In mechanically ventilated patients with acute respiratory failure, it results in rapid and efficient bronchodilation, thus decreasing the airway resistance.
Pharmacokinetics: After oral administration, peak plasma levels were reached after one hour. Absolute bioavailability is about 62.6%; at pH 7.4 plasma proteins binding the compound is about 48%. Less than 4% of an orally administered dose is excreted unchanged in the urine. Doxofylline is almost completely metabolized in the liver (90% of the total drug clearance). Hydroxyethyltheophylline is the only detectable circulating metabolite of Doxofylline.
After repeated administrations Doxofylline reaches the steady-state in about 4 days; the elimination half-life during long-term treatment is 8-10 hours: this allows a twice daily dose regimen. No accumulation of the drug was noted after one week of treatment.
Pharmacokinetics: After oral administration, peak plasma levels were reached after one hour. Absolute bioavailability is about 62.6%; at pH 7.4 plasma proteins binding the compound is about 48%. Less than 4% of an orally administered dose is excreted unchanged in the urine. Doxofylline is almost completely metabolized in the liver (90% of the total drug clearance). Hydroxyethyltheophylline is the only detectable circulating metabolite of Doxofylline.
After repeated administrations Doxofylline reaches the steady-state in about 4 days; the elimination half-life during long-term treatment is 8-10 hours: this allows a twice daily dose regimen. No accumulation of the drug was noted after one week of treatment.
MedsGo Class
Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations
Features
Brand
Maxivent
Full Details
Dosage Strength
200 mg
Drug Ingredients
- Doxofylline
Drug Packaging
Tablet 30's
Generic Name
Doxofylline
Dosage Form
Tablet
Registration Number
DRP-1796
Drug Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)
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