Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is azofen t 200 mg/1 mg tablet used for?
Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet is a combination of Theophylline (a bronchodilator) and Ketotifen (a mast cell stabilizer) used to prevent and treat asthma and COPD. It works by relaxing airway muscles and reducing allergic inflammation, helping to improve breathing and prevent asthma attacks.
- Generic Name: Theophylline + Ketotifen
- Manufacturer: Lark Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ azofen t 200 mg/1 mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allergic rhinitis.
Off-label uses: Urticaria, atopic dermatitis, anaphylaxis prophylaxis.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Theophylline + Ketotifen |
| Brand Name | Azofen T 200 mg/1 mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Lark Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Respiratory |
| 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
Theophylline: Bronchodilator via phosphodiesterase inhibition and adenosine antagonism; Ketotifen: Mast cell stabilizer and antihistamine.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take azofen t 200 mg/1 mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of azofen t 200 mg/1 mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Seizures
- Arrhythmias
- Hypotension
- Severe allergic reactions
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Hyperglycemia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Cimetidine | Major | Increased theophylline toxicity |
| Ciprofloxacin | Major | Increased theophylline levels |
| Erythromycin | Major | Increased theophylline levels |
| Fluvoxamine | Major | Increased theophylline levels |
| Verapamil | Major | Increased theophylline levels |
| Phenytoin | Moderate | Decreased theophylline levels |
| Carbamazepine | Moderate | Decreased theophylline levels |
| Rifampin | Moderate | Decreased theophylline levels |
| Smoking | Moderate | Increased theophylline clearance |
| Lithium | Minor | Increased lithium excretion |
| Benzodiazepines | Minor | Antagonism of sedative effects |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Ciprofloxacin
- Erythromycin
- Fluvoxamine
- Verapamil
โก Moderate Interactions
- Phenytoin
- Carbamazepine
- Rifampin
- Smoking
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Lithium
- Benzodiazepines
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Caffeine-containing foods may increase theophylline levels; high-fat meals may delay absorption.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may increase theophylline clearance.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to theophylline or ketotifen, active peptic ulcer, seizure disorders (unless controlled).
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Serum theophylline levels (therapeutic range 10-20 mcg/mL), heart rate, respiratory rate, CNS effects.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Theophylline and Ketotifen are excreted in breast milk; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Induce emesis or gastric lavage; administer activated charcoal; monitor serum theophylline levels; treat seizures with diazepam; treat arrhythmias with lidocaine.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
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โญ User Reviews
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
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