Doxoril 100mg Injection is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.

Doxoril 100mg Injection is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure

Uses of Doxoril Injection

Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Benefits of Doxoril Injection

In Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Doxoril 100mg Injection can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These may include house dust, pollen, pets, and cigarette smoke. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Side effects of Doxoril Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Doxoril

Headache
Nausea
Upset stomach
Vomiting

How to use Doxoril Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Doxoril 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Doxoril 100mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Doxoril 100mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Doxoril 100mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Doxoril 100mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Doxoril 100mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Doxoril 100mg Injection

₹11.74/Injection

Doxovent 100mg Injection

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹13.5/injection

15% costlier

Doxofit 100mg Injection

Kalmia Healthcare

₹140/injection

1093% costlier

Doxohenz Injection

Suncure Lifescience Pvt Ltd

₹41/injection

249% costlier

Doxo Ven 100mg Injection

Biovenice Criticure

₹130/injection

1007% costlier

Scofyine 100mg Injection

Scotmed Care Pvt Ltd

₹19/injection

62% costlier

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Doxoril 100mg Injection for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if you have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Methylxanthine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Theophylline & its derivatives

Patient concerns

i m suffering from breathing problem cough chest infame . Do tell chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .So tell which medicines should i take to treat this problem.

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

It is less likely you have copd at this age You need detailed check up and spirometry test for same

What is chronic pulmonary thromboembolism?

Dr. Saurabh Arora

Cardiology

U can Google for details

FAQs

Q. What is Doxoril 100mg Injection?

Doxoril 100mg Injection is a new generation long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a methyxanthine derivative.

Q. How does Doxoril 100mg Injection work?

Doxoril 100mg Injection inhibits an enzyme called phosphodiesterase which results in bronchodilation (dilation or widening of the airways in the lungs by relaxing the surrounding smooth muscle). It is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible. Doxoril 100mg Injection relieves the breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.

Q. Is Doxoril 100mg Injection antibiotic?

Doxoril 100mg Injection is not an antibiotic. Doxoril 100mg Injection is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Q. Is Doxoril 100mg Injection a steroid?

Doxoril 100mg Injection is not a steroid. Doxoril 100mg Injection is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Q. What is Doxoril 100mg Injection used for?

Doxoril 100mg Injection is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps to relieve breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.

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