Alupent 10mg Tablet is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing, and breathlessness. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breath.

Alupent 10mg Tablet is used to relieve breathing problems post an asthma attack

Uses of Alupent Tablet

Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Benefits of Alupent Tablet

In Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Bronchodilators like Alupent 10mg Tablet help the airways in your lungs stay open. They work by relaxing the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

Side effects of Alupent Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Alupent

Tremors
Headache
Restlessness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Palpitations

How to use Alupent Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alupent 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Alupent 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alupent 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Alupent 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Alupent 10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Alupent 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Alupent 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Alupent 10mg Tablet is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and breathlessness.
It must be taken regularly to help keep the airways open at all time.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium levels. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle twitching or weakness, or an irregular heartbeat.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart diseases or if you experience headache, or chest pain.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Resorcinol Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Short acting β2-agonists

Patient concerns

i m suffering from breathing problem cough chest infame . Do tell chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .So tell which medicines should i take to treat this problem.

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

It is less likely you have copd at this age You need detailed check up and spirometry test for same

What is chronic pulmonary thromboembolism?

Dr. Saurabh Arora

Cardiology

U can Google for details

User feedback

Patients taking Alupent 10mg Tablet

Thrice A Day

46%

Twice A Day

37%

Once A Day

15%

Four Times A *

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Alupent Tablet for?

Others

50%

Asthma

25%

Chronic obstr*

25%

*Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

56%

Poor

33%

Average

11%

What were the side-effects while using Alupent 10mg Tablet?

Cough

100%

FAQs

Is Alupent 10mg Tablet effective?

Alupent 10mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Alupent 10mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

How does Alupent 10mg Tablet work?

Alupent 10mg Tablet works by widening the air passages in your lungs so that air can flow into your lungs more freely. Alupent 10mg Tablet helps to relieve the symptoms of asthma such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, particularly at night.

How should I take Alupent 10mg Tablet?

Alupent 10mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Alupent 10mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day to reduce the chances of a missed dose. However, it is advisable to take Alupent 10mg Tablet just before bedtime with a glass of water.

What if I forget to take a dose of Alupent 10mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Alupent 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose on the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

What would happen if I take higher than the recommended dose of Alupent 10mg Tablet?

Taking a higher than the recommended dose of Alupent 10mg Tablet may cause seizures, chest pain, nervousness, headache, dry mouth, nausea, dizziness and lack of energy. High doses of Alupent 10mg Tablet may also cause fast, irregular or pounding heartbeat, uncontrollable shaking of any part of the body and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. In any such case, seek immediate medical attention.

Is it safe to take Alupent 10mg Tablet if I have heart disease?

Yes, Alupent 10mg Tablet is safe, but its use depends on the severity of your heart problem. If you experience chest pain or any other symptom of worsening heart disease while taking Alupent 10mg Tablet, seek immediate medical advice.

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