VENTIREX PLUS Tablet 10's

Introduction About VENTIREX PLUS TABLET

VENTIREX PLUS TABLET is a combination of Salbutamol and Theophylline which
belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-asthmatic drugs. It is used to
manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It can also be
used to manage chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchus), bronchospasm
(narrowing of airways), emphysema (shortness of breath) and sometimes even heart
failure.

Asthma is a long-term respiratory disease in which your airways become inflamed,
swollen and narrowed. It also causes excessive mucous secretion in the airways
which makes it difficult for the air to pass through, leading to unpleasant
symptoms like wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest pain and/or cough.

COPD is a lung disease characterized by chronic lung inflammation and obstructed
air flow within the airways. It causes wheezing, breathing difficulties, cough
with mucus production and chest pain.

Avoid smoking and consum
TABLET, as it may change the way this medicine works. Before taking VENTIREX
PLUS TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any heart, lung, kidney, or liver
problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, overactive
thyroid functions, stomach ulcers, porphyria, epilepsy, or any viral infection.

Consult your doctor before taking VENTIREX PLUS TABLET if you are pregnant or
breastfeeding. The most common side effects of taking VENTIREX PLUS TABLET are
nausea, vomiting, headache, tremors, diarrhea, dizziness and muscle cramps.
Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.

Uses Of VENTIREX PLUS TABLET

It is used to manage and prevent:

• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchus)
• Bronchospasm and emphysema (shortness of breath)
• Heart failure

How VENTIREX PLUS TABLET Works

VENTIREX PLUS TABLET is a bronchodilator. It relaxes the smooth muscles of the
airways and widens them. It also blocks the release of certain chemical
messengers in the airways (such as mast cells) that cause inflammation and
swelling. As a result, it reduces airway inflammation, manages the airways from
becoming narrow and allows the air to pass through more freely which makes
breathing easier.

How to use VENTIREX PLUS TABLET

Take VENTIREX PLUS TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine
with a glass of water. Do not cursh or chew the medicine.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you
depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Do not stop taking VENTIREX PLUS TABLET without consulting your doctor as it may
make your symptoms re-appear once again.

Side Effects Of VENTIREX PLUS TABLET

Common

• nausea, vomiting
• headache, dizziness
• stomach pain, diarrhea, heartburn, or upset stomach
• muscle cramps
• tremors (feeling shaky)
• trouble in sleeping, agitation, anxiety or shaking
• fast or abnormal heartbeat
• difficulty in passing urine (especially in men) or passing excessive urine
• increased blood uric acid levels (painful, swollen joints)
• fits
• skin rash or itchy skin

Uncommon

• diabetes (increased blood sugar levels)

Rare

Stop taking VENTIREX PLUS TABLET and contact your doctor immediately, if you
experience any of the following side effects such as:

• severe allergic reactions (such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, red irregular raised patches on the skin with severe itching, breathing difficulties, low blood pressure, fainting)
• pain in the chest, jaw or shoulder accomp
• clammy skin, wheezing, difficulty in breathing when lying flat
• irregular heartbeat
• signs of low blood potassium levels (such as fatigue, muscle spasms)
• signs of high lactic acid levels in the body (such as weakness, rapid breathing and stomach pain)

How To Manage Side Effects

Nausea:

Take this medicine with or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating
oil rich or spicy food. Contact your doctor if nausea worsens.

Headache:

Rest and relax. Drink plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Apply a
pain-relieving balm on the head if required. Do not consume too much of alcohol.
Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

Dizziness:

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating heavy tools
or machinery while you feel dizzy. Avoid consum
aggravate your dizziness. Contact your doctor if dizziness worsens.

Muscle cramps:

Rub a pain-relieving balm or place a heat pack on the affected area for some
time. Do not move the affected area frequently. Try to do some simple movements
every day which would improve blood circulation and reduce further incidence of
muscle pain. Try to eat a well-balanced protein rich diet, so that it can help
to repair and rebuild the damaged muscle. Consult your doctor if the symptom did
not improve.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

VENTIREX PLUS TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered
necessary by the doctor. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine after
outweighing the risk and benefits to you and your baby. Therefore, inform your
doctor before taking it.

!### Breastfeeding

VENTIREX PLUS TABLET should be used in breastfeeding women only if it is
considered necessary by the doctor. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice
before taking it.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if your ability is affected
by VENTIREX PLUS TABLET.

!### Alcohol

Avoid consum

!### Kidney

VENTIREX PLUS TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Liver

VENTIREX PLUS TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Allergy

Do not take VENTIREX PLUS TABLET if you are allergic to Salbutamol or
Theophylline.

!### Heart Disease

VENTIREX PLUS TABLET should be used with caution in patients with irregular
heartbeat or any other heart problems (such as angina). Therefore, consult your
doctor before taking it.

Others

VENTIREX PLUS TABLET is not recommended for use if you:

• have porphyria
• have pe
• previously had threatened abortion (miscarriage especially during the first 6 months of pregnancy)

Before taking VENTIREX PLUS TABLET, inform your doctor if you:

• have thyroid problems (high or low activity of thyroid gland)
• have diabetes
• have high blood pressure
• have cystic fibrosis (an inherited ailment that causes retention of sticky mucus in lungs and digestive system)
• have fits
• are not well and having fever
• have a viral infection
• smoke
• are an alcoholic
• have difficulty in passing urine (due to enlarged prostate)
• are going to undergo any operation
• had, or about to have a flu injection

Use in pediatrics:

VENTIREX PLUS TABLET should be used in children and adolescents (aged above 6
years) only if prescribed by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor
before taking it.

Use in geriatrics:

VENTIREX PLUS TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore,
consult your doctor before taking it.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking VENTIREX PLUS TABLET, inform your physician if you are taking any
of the following medicines such as:

• other beta-blockers (used to manage high blood pressure or other heart conditions) Ex. atenolol, propranolol and sotalol
• digoxin (a medicine used to manage heart rhythm disorder)
• other corticosteroids (taken orally or via injections to manage pain or inflammation) Ex. dexamethasone
• potassium-sparging diuretics (used to manage high blood pressure by increasing urine output) Ex. spironolactone, acetazolamide
• xanthine medicines (used to manage asthma) Ex. aminophylline
• medicines used to manage depression such as (phenelzine, iproniazid, isocarboxazid, nialamide, tranylcypromine, moclobemide, venlafaxine, mirtazapine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, amitriptyline, desipramine, imipramine etc.)
• other medicines used to manage asthma or breathing problems (Ex. terbutaline, salmeterol, prednisolone, hydrocortisone)
• medicines used to increase urine production (Ex. furosemide, chlorthalidone)
• oral contrace
• St John’s Wort (an herbal medicine used to manage depression)
• medicines used to manage cancer (Ex. aminoglutethimide, methotrexate, lomustine)
• medicines used to manage fits (Ex. carbamazepine, phenytoin)
• medicines used to help you sleep or manage anxiety (Ex. phenobarbital, diazepam)
• medicines used to manage high blood pressure or other heart problems (Ex. adenosine, diltiazem, isoprenaline, mexiletine, propafenone, propranolol, verapamil, regadenoson, dipyridamol)
• pentoxifylline (a medicine used to manage diseased blood vessels)
• medicines used to manage viral infections (Ex. acyclovir, ritonavir)
• medicines used to manage gout (Ex. sulphinpyrazone, allopurinol)
• carbimazole (a medicine used to manage thyroid gland problems)
• medicines used to manage stomach ulcers, indigestion, or heartburn (Ex. cimetidine or nizatidine)
• medicines used to manage infections (Ex. ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, enoxacin)
• fluconazole (a medicine used to manage fungal infections)
• medicines used to manage tuberculosis (Ex. rifampicin or isoniazid)
• interferons (used to manage conditions such as herpes, cancer, leukaemia, or hepatitis)
• thiabendazole (a medicine used to manage worm infections like threadworms)
• doxapram (a medicine used to stimulate breathing)
• disulfiram (a medicine used to manage alcoholism)
• ephedrine (a medicine used to manage cough or congestion)
• medicines used to manage pain (Ex. halothane and ketamine)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more VENTIREX PLUS TABLET, contact your
doctor immediately or go to the hospital straight away. Symptoms of overdose
might include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, restlessness,
overactive reflexes, unusual muscle stiffness, fits or a low blood potassium
level causing muscle twitching or weakness with irregular heartbeat.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Salbutamol, Theophylline
Pharmacological Category	:	Selective Beta-2 Adrenergic agonists, Methylxanthines
Therapeutic Indication	:	Asthma, COPD, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema, Heart failure
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Capsule, Syrup

More Information

• Keep VENTIREX PLUS TABLET out of reach of children
• Store VENTIREX PLUS TABLET at room temperature

FAQs About VENTIREX PLUS TABLET

Q:What is the use of VENTIREX PLUS TABLET?

A: VENTIREX PLUS TABLET is used to manage asthma and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). It can also be used to manage chronic bronchitis
(inflammation of the bronchus), bronchospasm (narrowing of airways), emphysema
(shortness of breath) and sometimes even heart failure.

Q: How VENTIREX PLUS TABLET works in my body?

A: VENTIREX PLUS TABLET relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways and widens
them. It also reduces the inflammation of airway tract. Therefore, it allows the
air to pass through more freely and makes breathing easier.

Q:Is VENTIREX PLUS TABLET safe?

A: VENTIREX PLUS TABLET is considered safe at doses prescribed by the physician.

Q: What are the side effects of taking VENTIREX PLUS TABLET?

A: The most common side effects of taking VENTIREX PLUS TABLET are nausea,
vomiting, headache, tremors, diarrhea, dizziness and muscle cramps. Contact your
doctor if any of these side effect worsens.

Q: Can I stop taking VENTIREX PLUS TABLET once my symptoms subside?

A: No. Take VENTIREX PLUS TABLET every day until your doctor tells you to stop.
Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly or reduce the dose without consulting
your doctor, as it could make your breathing even worse. Your doctor will access
your disease condition regularly and will increase or decrease the dose
accordingly.

Q: Will VENTIREX PLUS TABLET be more effective if taken at higher doses?

A: Always consume the dose prescribed for you by your physician. Your doctor
will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your
age, body weight and severity of the disease. Do not take a higher dose of this
medicine without consulting your doctor as it could lead to unwanted side
effects. It your symptoms are not relieved by the prescribed dose, consult your
doctor so that he might adjust the dose according to your health condition or
can suggest an alternative therapy.

Q: I’m pregnant. Can I use VENTIREX PLUS TABLET?

A: VENTIREX PLUS TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is
considered necessary by the physician. Your doctor will prescribe you with
VENTIREX PLUS TABLET after evaluating the risks and benefits of the therapy.

Q: Can VENTIREX PLUS TABLET be used in children?

A: VENTIREX PLUS TABLET should be used in children and adolescents (aged above 6
years) only if prescribed by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor
before taking it.

Q: How long will it take for VENTIREX PLUS TABLET to relieve the symptoms and
how long the effects can last?

A: Generally, VENTIREX PLUS TABLET takes about 5 minutes to relieve the symptoms
of asthma or COPD. However, the onset of action slightly differs from person to
person based upon their disease condition. The effects of VENTIREX PLUS TABLET
can last up to 4-6 hours.

Q:What happens when you forget to take VENTIREX PLUS TABLET?

A: If you forget to take VENTIREX PLUS TABLET, take it as soon as you remember.
However, if it's time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next
dose. Do not take a double dose to compensate the missed dose.

Q: Can VENTIREX PLUS TABLET cause vomiting?

A: Yes. Vomiting is a common side effect of VENTIREX PLUS TABLET. Try to take
VENTIREX PLUS TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple
meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. If you are experiencing vomiting, get
adequate rest, drink lots of fluids, especially water. Do not take any medicine
for vomiting on your own. Consult your doctor if it persists for a longer
period.

Q:How to take VENTIREX PLUS TABLET?

A: Take VENTIREX PLUS TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow VENTIREX PLUS
TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

Q:Can I stop taking VENTIREX PLUS TABLET on my own?

A: Do not alter or discontinue the daily dose of VENTIREX PLUS TABLET without
consulting your doctor. Continue to take VENTIREX PLUS TABLET until your doctor
advises you to take it to achieve better results.

Q:Can VENTIREX PLUS TABLET cause headache?

A: Yes, headache is one of the most common side effects of taking VENTIREX PLUS
TABLET. In case if you are experiencing a headache after taking this medicine,
try to rest and relax. Keep drinking plenty of fluids such as water or
electrolytes. Apply a pain-relieving balm on the forehead if needed. Do not
consume too much of alcohol. Consult your doctor if headache persists for a long
time.

Q:Can I takeVENTIREX PLUS TABLETand steroids together?

A: VENTIREX PLUS TABLET is known to have interactions with steroids. VENTIREX
PLUS TABLET when taken together with steroids may cause low blood potassium
levels. This may lead to weakness, lethargy, confusion, tingling sensation of
the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Contact your doctor if
you experience any such symptoms.

Q: Can I consume alcohol or smoke after taking VENTIREX PLUS TABLET?

A: No. It is strictly advisable not to consume alcohol or smoke as they are
known to interact and alter the way VENTIREX PLUS TABLET works. Therefore, avoid
drinking or smoking while undergoing therapy with VENTIREX PLUS TABLET.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Absolute eosinophil count
• Complete blood count