Axcet M Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is axcet m tablet used for?
Axcet M Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes, along with productive cough. Levocetirizine blocks histamine to reduce allergy, while Ambroxol thins mucus to ease coughing. It provides relief from respiratory allergies and congestion.
- Generic Name: Levocetirizine + Ambroxol
- Manufacturer: Aurz Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ axcet m 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 | Aurz Pharmaceuticals 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 axcet m tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of axcet m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased sedation and dizziness |
| CNS Depressants | Moderate | Enhanced sedative effect |
| Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) | Major | Increased risk of hypertensive crisis |
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