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Roflu 500Mcg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Zydus Cadila
Medicine Composition :  Roflumilast
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Roflu 500Mcg Tablet

Roflu 500Mcg Tablet is used for the control, treatment and prevention of conditions such as inflammation of airways and blockage of lungs. It works by helping reduce inflammation in the lungs, thus helping treat respiratory diseases.

Do not use Roflu 500Mcg Tablet if you are allergic to any of the ingredients present in it. Before using Roflu 500Mcg Tablet tell your doctor if you are using any prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, or other herbal and dietary pills and supplements, if you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, or if you have any upcoming surgeries. Also let your doctor know your history of medical problems, pre-existing diseases and current health conditions.

Roflu 500Mcg Tablet should be taken in doses prescribed by the doctor. Dosage depends on conditions such as medical condition, diet, age, and counteraction with other medicines.

Possible side effects of Roflu 500Mcg Tablet include abdominal pain, vomiting, uncontrollable shaking of certain body parts, sudden decrease in body weight, and difficulty falling asleep. If you experience side effects other than the ones listed above, you need to contact your doctor for immediate medical assistance.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Roflu 500Mcg Tablet

    • Asthma

    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (Copd)

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Roflu 500Mcg Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Roflu 500Mcg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Filast 500mcg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Filast 500mcg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Roflu 500Mcg Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Roflu 500Mcg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication belongs to the class of drugs that blocks PDE-4 judiciously. As a consequence, this drug produces anti-inflammatory and anti-modulatory effects in the pulmonary system. It also accelerates levels of intracellular cyclic AMP.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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