VENTIREX PLUS 100MG/2MG TAB

Overview

VENTIREX PLUS 100MG/2MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

VENTIREX PLUS 100MG/2MG TAB is composed of: SALBUTAMOL (100.0 MG), THEOPHYLLINE (2.0 MG)

Salbutamol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier. Salbutamol is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Theophylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the lungs and chest, making the lungs less sensitive to allergens and other causes of bronchospasm.It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

Usage

SALBUTAMOL is generally used to treat: Asthma, COPD

THEOPHYLLINE is generally used to treat: Asthma, Emphysema, Bronchitis, COPD
THEOPHYLLINE can address symptoms like: Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Cough, Chest Discomfort, Weight Loss (unintentional)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

VENTIREX PLUS 100MG/2MG TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure, a heart rhythm disorder; epilepsy, diabetes, overactive thyroid, kidney problems, adrenal gland tumor, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. An inhaler should not be given to a child younger than 4 years old. salbutamol solution in a nebulizer should not be given to a child younger than 2 years of age.
  • You should not use theophylline if you are allergic to it.
  • Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not take theophylline in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
  • Do not use theophylline to treat an asthma or bronchospasm attack. Use only a fast acting inhalation medication.
  • Take theophylline with a full glass of water.Follow your doctor’s instructions about whether to take your medication with food or on an empty stomach. Take the medication the same way every time.
  • Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
  • Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon.
  • Do not start or stop smoking without first talking to your doctor.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.Avoid eating foods that are high in fat within 1 hour before or after taking theophylline.
  • This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Symptoms of Overdosage

THEOPHYLLINE over-dosage can result in: Abdomen Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Decreased Urination, Dry Mouth, Difficulty Urinating, Irregular Heartbeat, Increased Thirst, Loss Of Appetite, Fever, Mood Swings, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Muscle Stiffness, Pain With Urination, Hands Shaking, Legs Shaking, Shortness Of Breath, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit

Common Side-Effects

SALBUTAMOL : Anxiety, Flu, Head Headache, Dry Mouth, Palpitations (fluttering In Chest), Difficulty Sleeping, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Chest Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Cough
THEOPHYLLINE : Insomnia, Abdomen Pain, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Head Headache, Body Excessive Sweating, Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness, Difficulty Sleeping, Nausea, Vomit, Frequent Urination

Serious Side-Effects

THEOPHYLLINE : Seizure, Hypokalemia, Hyperglycemia, Dizziness, Fainting, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Irregular Heartbeat, Eyes Blurred Vision, Fruity Odor On Breath, Increased Thirst, Legs Discomfort

Rare Side-Effects

THEOPHYLLINE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Disease Interactions

THEOPHYLLINE can interfere with: Peptic Ulcer, Acute Renal Failure, Seizure, Injury, GERD, Congestive Heart Disease, Pulmonary Edema, Acute Liver Failure, Shock, Influenza, Fever, Hypothyroidism, Panhypopituitarism, Cor Pulmonale, Heart Arrhythmias, Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction, Hypertension, Hyperthyroidism, Dressler’s Syndrome

Technical Classification

SALBUTAMOL is categorized as: ADRENERGIC BRONCHODILATORS / BRONCHODILATORS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
THEOPHYLLINE is categorized as: METHYLXANTHINES / BRONCHODILATORS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AIROMOL PD 2MG/50MG LIQUIDINR 17.4 for 100 ML LIQUIDTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
ASTHELITE 2MG/100MG TABINR 2.18 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
ASTHELITE FORTE 2MG/100MG TABINR 14.15 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
BREEZER SYPINR 1375 for 100 ML SYRUPSALBUTAMOL , THEOPHYLLINE
BRONCURE 2MG/100MG TABINR 3.65 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
BRONKASMA LS 100MG/2MG TABINR 62.81 for 250 TABLETSSALBUTAMOL 100.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 2.0 MG
BRONKO PLUS 2MG/100MG SYPINR 44.43 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
BRONKO PLUS 2MG/200MG TABINR 5.81 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
BRONKO PLUS FORTE TABINR 8.67 for 10 TABLETSSALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE
BROSAL T 2MG/100MG TABINR 7.67 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
DURASALYN CR 4MG/200MG CAPINR 31 for 10 CAPSULE CRTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
NOVA VENTIPHYLLINE FORTE 4MG/200MG TABINR 16 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
SALBUPHYL FORTE TABINR 6.8 for 10 TABLETSSALBUTAMOL , THEOPHYLLINE
SALBUPHYL TABINR 4.1 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
SALBUSUN T 2MG/100MG TABINR 2.21 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
SALBUSUN T 4MG/200MG TABINR 4.87 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
SALONIMAR 4MG/200MG TABINR 28.82 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
THEO ASTHACURE 10MG/50MG SYPINR 10.32 for 30 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 10.0 MG
THEO SALBID 2MG/100MG TABINR 2.21 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
THEO-ASTHALIN SR TABINR 8.77 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 300.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
THEO-ASTHALIN SYPINR 53.5 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG
VENT TABINR 3.17 for 10 TABLETSSALBUTAMOL 100.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE
VENTIPHYLLINE 2MG/100MG TABINR 8.8 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
VENTIPHYLLINE FORTE 4MG/200MG TABINR 16 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
VENTIPHYLLINE SYP NA/NAINR 30.81 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE , SALBUTAMOL
VENTIREX PLUS 100MG/2MG TABINR 6 for 10 TABLETSSALBUTAMOL 100.0 MG, THEOPHYLLINE 2.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AMBRO PD SYPINR 39.9 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
AMBROLITE ST 100MG/30MG/2MG TABINR 43.55 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
ASMATIDE BR 4MG/8MG/200MG TABINR 3.76 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 200.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
ASTHALACK A 100MG/30MG/2MG TABINR 21.26 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
BRONCOCET FORTE SYPINR 47 for 120 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
BRONCOCET FORTE TABINR 43.2 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
DUVENT PD LIQUIDINR 48.23 for 100 ML LIQUIDTHEOPHYLLINE , SALBUTAMOL , AMBROXOL
ETOSALBETOL 1MG/4MG/50MG SYPINR 16.56 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG
NEW AIROML 1MG/50MG/0.5MG LIQUIDINR 17.4 for 100 ML LIQUIDTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
NEW VENTIPHYLLINE PD 1.5MG/50MG/0.5MG SYPINR 27 for 60 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.5 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
RESPOLITE ST 100MG/30MG/2MG SYPINR 67.15 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
RESPOLITE ST 100MG/30MG/2MG TABINR 18 for 10 TABLETSTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
SHWAS 8MG/2.4MG/100MG CAPINR 30 for 10 CAPSULESTHEOPHYLLINE 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.4 MG
THEO SALHEXIN 50MG/15MG/1MG SYPINR 50 for 100 ML SYRUPTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG