Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol
About
Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol is a combination of respiratory medication used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways.
Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol consists of three medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Salbutamol. Ambroxol is an 'expectorant', which promotes the secretion of sputum/cough and a 'mucolytic agent' that makes sputum less viscous to make breathing easier. On the other hand, Salbutamol belongs to the class of drugs known as 'bronchodilators' that widen and relax the airways (bronchi) of the lungs. Guaifenesin is also an 'expectorant'. It works by reducing the thickness or viscosity of bronchial secretions (phlegm) and increasing mucus flow making it easier to cough.
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Like every other medication, Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol also has common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, upset stomach, dizziness, headache, skin rash, tremor (shakiness), palpitations (uneven heartbeat), muscle cramps, and increased heart rate. These side effects, if occurred, generally go away during the treatment. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol or any other medication. It is mandatory to inform your doctor if you have heart, liver, kidney diseases, stomach ulcers, seizure (fits), high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, diabetes, inflammation of air passages, lung disorders, and difficulty breathing before taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol. Check with your doctor if you plan to conceive, are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol while taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol, since it can worsen the dizziness and sleepiness.
Uses of Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol
Medicinal Benefits
Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol consists of three medicines, namely: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Salbutamol. Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' and a 'mucolytic agent', It promotes the secretion of sputum/cough and is a 'mucolytic agent' that makes sputum less viscous to make the breathing easier. Being an expectorant, Guaifenesin reduces the thickness or viscosity of bronchial secretions (phlegm) and increases mucus flow making it easier to cough. Salbutamol belongs to the class of 'bronchodilators'. It widens and relaxes the airways (bronchi) of the lungs.
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Side Effects of Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol
- Nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- stomach pain
- upset stomach
- allergic reaction
- dizziness
- headache
- skin rash
- tremor (shakiness)
- palpitations (uneven heartbeat)
- muscle cramp
- increased heart rate
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol should be used with caution in patients heart, liver, kidney diseases, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, inflammation of air passages, lung disorders, diabetes, seizures/fits, difficulty breathing, and hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood). Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol with proper consultation and caution. Avoid consuming alcohol with Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol as it could lead to increased drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive if you feel sleepy or have an increased heart rate or shakiness after taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol. Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol is not recommended in children below two years of age.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol may interact with respiratory-related medicines (aminophylline, theophylline), blood pressure medicines (propranolol), antidepressants (isocarboxazid), Parkinson's disease medication (rasagiline, selegiline), fluid retention drugs (bumetanide, furosemide), corticosteroids (betamethasone, prednisolone), and heart-related drugs (digoxin).
Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects like dizziness and shakiness.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol should be administered with caution in patients with heart, liver, kidney diseases, thyroid disorders, stomach ulcers, fits, high blood pressure, diabetes, inflammation of air passages, lung disorders, and difficulty breathing.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAvoid consuming alcohol with Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol as it could lead to increased drowsiness or dizziness.
Pregnancy
cautionConsult your doctor before using Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere is limited data on how Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol.
Driving
cautionDo not drive or operate machinery if you experience sleepiness, dizziness, increased/uneven heart rate and shakiness while using Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol. This may affect your ability to drive. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.
Liver
cautionAmbroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol.
Kidney
cautionAmbroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol.
Children
cautionAmbroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol is not recommended for children less than two years of age. However, it can be given to the children above two years of age if prescribed by the doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol.
- Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust, and food items that make your asthma and other respiratory diseases severe.
- Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
- Drink warm fluids while you take Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol to help loosen congestion and lubricate the throat.
- Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
- Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol works by widening and relaxing the airways and thinning the mucus by making it less viscous. This helps in easy coughing out of phlegm and makes breathing easier.
Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol should preferably be used after taking your meal. Please follow your doctor's advice on how you should use Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol.
Inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol, if you have any heart, liver, kidney diseases, stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), thyroid disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, stomach ulcer, inflammation of air passages, lung disorders, and difficulty breathing.
Yes, Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol may lower the blood sugar/blood glucose levels. You are advised to regularly monitor your blood glucose levels while taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes before consuming Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol.
Yes, Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol consists of Salbutamol and Ambroxol. These drugs can cause hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), hence should be used with caution in patients with bronchospasm.
Yes, Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol may cause diarrhoea as one of its side effects. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and eat non-spicy meals. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive diarrhoea or blood in the stools.
Do not stop taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+salbutamol even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition. For the best advice, consult your doctor and do as recommended.
