Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet
Description:
Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet is used in the treatment of asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It relaxes the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe.
Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet is taken in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, respiratory tract infection, fungal infections in the mouth, headache, dry mouth, hoarseness of voice, sore throat, cough, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, and increased heart rate. If you get there, don’t stop taking it but do talk to your doctor. There are other, rarer side effects which can be serious. Communicate to your doctor if you're worried about them. In general, you should be trying to avoid situations that make your asthma worse (your triggers) and try not to smoke.
Ask your doctor whether it’s safe to take this medicine if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Earlier taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Directions For Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Combitide Disk
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Cough
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Sinus inflammation
- Stomach discomfort
- Fungal infection of oropharynx
- Tremors
- Palpitations
- Voice change
Warning & Precautions:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
FAQs:
Can I stop taking Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet. If you stop taking Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet, your symptoms may come back and may lead to serious complications. Take your medicine as advised by your doctor.
Will Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?
No, taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, rather it can lead to increased side effects. If symptoms are not getting relieved by the recommended doses, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet?
Retain this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
What is Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet prescribed for?
Combitide Disk 50mcg/250mcg Tablet is prescribed to treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma. The symptoms may include wheezing, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties.