Acebran Plus 100mg/600mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is acebran plus 100mg/600mg tablet used for?
Acebran Plus 100mg/600mg Tablet is a combination of Acebrophylline (a bronchodilator) and Acetylcysteine (a mucolytic). It helps relieve symptoms of respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD by opening airways and thinning mucus, making breathing easier. It is manufactured by Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd.
- Generic Name: Acebrophylline + Acetylcysteine
- Manufacturer: Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ acebran plus 100mg/600mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, bronchitis, bronchiectasis
Off-label uses: Cystic fibrosis, Sinusitis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Acebrophylline + Acetylcysteine |
| Brand Name | Ab-Flo-N Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Mucolytic and Bronchodilator |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Acebrophylline: bronchodilation via phosphodiesterase inhibition and adenosine antagonism; Acetylcysteine: mucolysis by breaking disulfide bonds in mucus glycoproteins
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take acebran plus 100mg/600mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of acebran plus 100mg/600mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Headache
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Bronchospasm
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatitis
- Nephritis
- Thrombocytopenia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Nitroglycerin | Moderate | Increased hypotension risk |
| Paracetamol | Minor | Possible reduced efficacy of acetylcysteine |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Theophylline
- Warfarin
โก Moderate Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Ciprofloxacin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Alcohol
- Antacids
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase risk of gastrointestinal irritation
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, peptic ulcer, severe hepatic impairment
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Pulmonary function tests, liver function tests, renal function tests
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution advised; not recommended unless clearly needed
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive treatment; gastric lavage if indicated
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double dose