Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg 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. |
| Lactation Interaction | Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Common Side Effect | Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach upset, Headache, Hyperactivity, Irritability, Nervousness, Sleep disturbance, Restlessness. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.Take this medicine 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. You can take it with food if stomach upset occurs.Avoid Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans. |
| Driving | Do not drive unless you are feeling well.During the first few days of treatment with Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet the patient’s reactions may be impaired and he/she should, therefore, exercise care when driving a vehicle or operating machinery. |
| Kidney | There is limited information available on the use of Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Theophylline and Ketotifen. Theophylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. Ketotifen is a mast cell stabilizer which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that may cause inflammation (swelling), spasm of muscles of the airways and other symptoms of asthma and allergies. |