In Treatment of Asthma Acaster 50mg Syrup 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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Acaster 50mg Syrup is to be taken with food.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE
Acaster 50mg Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Acaster 50mg Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Acaster 50mg Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : SAFE
Acaster 50mg Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Acaster 50mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acaster 50mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION
Acaster 50mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acaster 50mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Acaster 50mg Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n \\n
Q. Does birth control pills have any effect on Acaster 50mg Syrup?::: If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Acaster 50mg Syrup need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Acaster 50mg Syrup, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.| Q. How should Acaster 50mg Syrup be taken?::: Acaster 50mg Syrup should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food. | Q. Is it okay to take furosemide along with Acaster 50mg Syrup?::: One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Acaster 50mg Syrup. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.| Q. When should Acaster 50mg Syrup be avoided?::: Acaster 50mg Syrup should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Acaster 50mg Syrup, or theophylline. Along with that, patients suffering from low blood pressure, irregular heart beats or rhythm or history of heart attack, liver disease or kidney disorder should avoid taking Acaster 50mg Syrup.| Q. Is Acaster 50mg Syrup the same as theophylline?::: Acaster 50mg Syrup comprises of theophylline-7 acetate and ambroxol which makes it effective in making the mucus more fluid and clearing the airways easily, thereby making breathing easier. This effect of Acaster 50mg Syrup works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.
Acaster 50mg Syrup is a mucolytic and bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to breathe.