About AB FLO SR Tablet
AB-Flo SR Tablet is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which 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.
AB-Flo SR Tablet can be taken with the food in evening. Take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Do not miss even a single dose, if in any case, you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember or better to skip the missed dose and continue with regular dosing. It does not work immediately or prevent the already started breathing trouble, hence always carry your medical inhaler with you for an emergency.
The most common side effects of this medicine include abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and heart burn. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised not to consume alcohol or do not smoke while on treatment.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease or if you have heart-related problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting the treatment.
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Uses of AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s
Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medicinal Benefits
AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s is a bronchodilator and mucolytic (mucus thinner) agent that is used to treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways. AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s helps to prevent an asthma attack and exercise freely if it is taken before exercise.
Directions for Use
Tablet/Capsule: Use ABFLO SR Tablet 10’s as prescribed by your doctor. Take AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s with food to avoid stomach upset and swallow the whole tablet/capsule with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s
Like all medicines, AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s can cause some common side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, heartburn, stomach discomfort, skin rash or drowsiness. Most of these side effects of AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to ABFLO SR Tablet 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning or lasts longer than usual, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs indicating that your asthma is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking ABFLO SR Tablet 10’s as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s. Do not take AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s if you have heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats. Avoid taking ABFLO SR Tablet 10’s if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s may interact with water pills (furosemide), medicines used to treat gout (allopurinol), antacid (cimetidine), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline), drugs used to lower high blood pressure (diltiazem, verapamil), heart-related medicines (isoprenaline), anthelmintic (thiabendazole), corticosteroids (prednisone) and oral contraceptives (ethinylestradiol).
Drug-Food Interaction: AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol with AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s as it may increase drowsiness. Also, avoid or limit the intake of caffeine with ABFLO SR Tablet 10’s as it may cause side effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking AB FLO SR Tablet 10’s.
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