airvoiz ax 5mg/60mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is airvoiz ax 5mg/60mg tablet used for?
Amicet (Levocetirizine + Ambroxol) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Levocetirizine (5mg) + Ambroxol (60mg), which Levocetirizine: Selective H1-receptor antagonist; Ambroxol: Increases airway sec. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Levocetirizine + Ambroxol
- Manufacturer: Voizmed Pharma Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ airvoiz ax 5mg/60mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Allergic rhinitis, urticaria, productive cough with mucus
Off-label uses: Chronic idiopathic urticaria, asthma adjunct
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Levocetirizine + Ambroxol |
| Brand Name | Amicet |
| Manufacturer | Voizmed Pharma Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Antihistamine + Mucolytic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Levocetirizine: Selective H1-receptor antagonist; Ambroxol: Increases airway secretion and mucociliary clearance
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take airvoiz ax 5mg/60mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of airvoiz ax 5mg/60mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Somnolence
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Headache
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reactions
- Angioedema
- Hepatotoxicity (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Seizures
- Thrombocytopenia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| CNS depressants | Major | Enhanced sedation |
| Alcohol | Major | Increased CNS depression |
| MAOIs | Major | Increased anticholinergic effects |
| Anticholinergics | Moderate | Additive anticholinergic effects |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Increased levocetirizine levels |
| Ritonavir | Moderate | Increased levocetirizine levels |
| Theophylline | Minor | Decreased ambroxol clearance |
| Antibiotics | Minor | Enhanced antibiotic penetration |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CNS depressants
- Alcohol
- MAOIs
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- Cimetidine
- Ritonavir
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Theophylline
- Antibiotics
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased CNS depression
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine, ambroxol, or any excipients; severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, CNS depression, respiratory status
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Levocetirizine: Excreted in milk, use with caution; Ambroxol: Excreted in milk, likely safe
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive treatment; gastric lavage if recent; monitor CNS and respiratory function
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose