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Manufacturer/ Marketer
Mankind Pharma Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Acebrophylline (100mg) + Acetylcysteine (600mg)
Storage
Store below 30°C
Product introduction
Abiways Tablet is used to treat and prevent asthma and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked) such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It helps relax the muscles of the air passages thereby making it easier to breathe.
Abiways Tablet is taken with or without food 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are vomiting, heartburn, stomach upset, rash, itching, breathing difficulty, and nasal inflammation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as that may cause excessive drowsiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Abiways Tablet
- Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Benefits of Abiways Tablet
In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Abiways Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps the airways in your lungs stay open. They work by relaxing the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. This medicine also loosens thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Side effects of Abiways Tablet
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 you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Abiways
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Stomach pain
- Upset stomach
- Rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Breathing problems
- Nasal inflammation
- Increased white blood cell count
How to use Abiways Tablet
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. Abiways Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Abiways Tablet works
Abiways Tablet is a combination of two medicines : Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline is a mucolytic and bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to breathe. Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Abiways Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Abiways Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Abiways Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Abiways Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Abiways Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Abiways Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Abiways Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Abiways Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Abiways Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Abiways Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Abiways Tablet helps in the prevention and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- It has a smelly odor. This is normal and does not indicate that the medicine has changed.
- It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Your doctor may ask you to take regular blood tests to monitor the level of drug in your body to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
- Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver, or heart disease, or if have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
i m suffering from breathing problem cough chest infame . Do tell chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .So tell which medicines should i take to treat this problem.
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
It is less likely you have copd at this age You need detailed check up and spirometry test for same
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Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
U can Google for details
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What is copd what is the best solution for it
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Pulmonology
Copd is smokers disease. Read more about it at : http://www.arohealth.com/copd/
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Chronic pulmonary obstacle. Suffering cough and breathing problem
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
X ray has to be seen, and other blood reports too
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Breading stops while sleep at night. Xray report says airways obstructive disease.
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
Get sleep study done
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Lungs problem, due to smoking.
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Pulmonology
Smoking causes various lung problems including lung cancer. One of the commonest disease due to smoking is COPD.You can read more about COPD at :http://www.arohealth.com/copd/
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User feedback
Patients taking Abiways Tablet
Twice A Day
78%
Once A Day
22%
What are you using Abiways Tablet for?
Others
38%
Chronic obstr*
33%
Cough
29%
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
How much was the improvement?
Poor
47%
Excellent
31%
Average
22%
What were the side-effects while using Abiways Tablet?
No Side Effec*
67%
Upset stomach
22%
Drowsiness
11%
*
No Side Effect
How do you take Abiways Tablet?
With food
56%
Empty stomach
22%
With or witho*
22%
*
With or without food
Please rate Abiways Tablet on price
Average
50%
Expensive
38%
Not Expensive
12%
FAQs
Q. Can Abiways Tablet interfere with laboratory tests?
Yes, Abiways Tablet contains Acetylcysteine which may interfere with laboratory tests like urine ketone test and may cause false test results. Inform your doctor if you are taking Abiways Tablet before taking any tests.
Q. Will Abiways Tablet be more effective if taken in higher doses?
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.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Abiways Tablet?
Keep 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.
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208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020
Country of origin: India
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