Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline
About
Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+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) produces mucous or sputum.
Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline contains Ambroxol, Guaiphenesin and Terbutaline. Ambroxol works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Guaiphenesin increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and removes it from the airways. Terbutaline relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, it makes breathing easier. Together, Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline helps provide relief from cough.
Your doctor will recommend the dose and duration based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, nervousness, and stomach upset. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline should be used 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+guaiphenesin+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+guaiphenesin+terbutaline. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/ side effects.
Uses of Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline
Medicinal Benefits
Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ambroxol, Guaiphenesin and Terbutaline. Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose for coughing out easily. Guaiphenesin belongs to the class of expectorants; it increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and removes it from the airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, it makes breathing easier. Together, Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline helps provide relief from cough.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach upset
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Headache
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Avoid taking Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline if you are allergic to any of its components. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor. Drive only if you are alert after taking Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Inform your doctor 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.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline may interact 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+guaiphenesin+terbutaline may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid or limit the intake of caffeinated beverages, foods or dietary supplements.
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+guaiphenesin+terbutaline.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionInteraction of alcohol with Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline.
Pregnancy
cautionThe safety of Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline in pregnant women is unknown. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline is excreted in human milk. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns; your doctor will decide if Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
cautionAmbroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline.
Liver
cautionTake Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline with caution, especially if you have a history of liver problems. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney problems. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionAmbroxol+guaiphenesin+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.
- Avoid processed or refined foods. 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 a dry throat. It also helps loosen mucus.
- Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough.
- Eat fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.
Special Advise
- Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while taking this medicine.
- Regular monitoring of thyroid levels and heart rate whilst taking Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline is advised.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Cough may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs. A dry cough does not produce sputum. 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.
FAQs
Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline contains Ambroxol, Guaiphenesin and Terbutaline. Ambroxol thins and loosens phlegm (mucus) in the lungs. Thereby, helps to cough out easily. Guaiphenesin increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus and helps to remove it from the airways. Terbutaline relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, making breathing easier.
Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if you have hyperthyroidism so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline.
Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+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+guaiphenesin+terbutaline as it may increase blood sugar levels.
You are recommended to take Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after one week of using Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline, please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen the cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+terbutaline, please consult your doctor.
