Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline
About
Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline belongs to the class of medicines called ‘expectorants’ primarily 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+terbutaline is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ambroxol (mucolytic agent), Guaifenesin (expectorant), and Terbutaline (bronchodilator). Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that work by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that increase the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus, and remove it from the airways. Terbutaline belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, it makes breathing easier.
Take Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, nervousness, tremor, stomach upset, and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline. Use Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline.
Uses of Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline
Medicinal Benefits
Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, and Terbutaline. Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that work by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose for coughing out easily. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that increase the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus, and remove it from the airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, it makes breathing easier.
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Storage
Side Effects of Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach upset
- Stomach pain
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Skin rash
- Rash
- Hives
- Nervousness
- Tremor
- Fast heartbeats
- Palpitations
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline to loosen mucus. Drive only if you are alert after taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline may have interaction with medicines used to lower high blood pressure (propranolol), antibiotics (erythromycin, doxycycline, cefuroxime, amoxicillin), water pills (furosemide), chemical messengers (epinephrine), bronchodilators (formoterol, dyphylline), anti-allergic drugs (promethazine), anti-sickness drug (ondansetron), uterine stimulant (oxytocin).
Drug-Food Interaction: Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid or limit the intake of caffeinated beverages, foods, or dietary supplements with Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionInteraction of alcohol with Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline.
Pregnancy
cautionThe safety of Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline is excreted in human milk. Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Driving
cautionAmbroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline.
Liver
cautionTake Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionAmbroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
- Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
- Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.
Special Advise
- Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline if you have diabetes as it may increase blood sugar levels.
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, you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-colored, you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline contains Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Terbutaline. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that thins and loosens phlegm (mucus) in lungs. Thereby, helps to cough out easily. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus and helps to remove it from airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, makes breathing easier.
Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if have hyperthyroidism before taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline.
Yes, Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline.
Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline should be used with caution in diabetic patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline as it may increase blood sugar levels.
You are recommended to take Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after 1 week of using Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline, please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ambroxol+guaifenesin+terbutaline, please consult your doctor.
