Ablin-N Tablet
Ablin-N Tablet is used to treat and prevent asthma and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked) such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It helps relax the muscles of the air passages thereby making it easier to breathe.
Ablin-N Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Ablin-N Tablet is used to treat and prevent asthma and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked) such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It helps relax the muscles of the air passages thereby making it easier to breathe.
Ablin-N Tablet is used to treat and prevent asthma and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked) such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It helps relax the muscles of the air passages thereby making it easier to breathe.
Ablin-N Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects are vomiting, heartburn, stomach upset, rash, itching, breathing difficulty, and nasal inflammation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as that may cause excessive drowsiness.Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
03Uses
Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
04How To Use
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. Ablin-N Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Ablin-N Tablet is a combination of two medicines : Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline is a mucolytic and bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to breathe. Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Ablin-N Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Ablin-N Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps 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. This medicine also loosens thick mucus, making it easier to cough 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. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
08Side Effects
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
Increased white blood cell count
Nasal inflammation
Breathing problems
Itching
Hives
Rash
Upset stomach
Stomach pain
Heartburn
Vomiting
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
Ablin-N Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ablin-N Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ablin-N Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:SAFE
Ablin-N Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ablin-N Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ablin-N Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ablin-N Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ablin-N Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Ablin-N Tablet helps in the prevention and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
It has a smelly odor. This is normal and does not indicate that the medicine has changed.
It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
Your doctor may ask you to take regular blood tests to monitor the level of drug in your body to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver, or heart disease, or if have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
References
Sources and references
PubChem. Acebrophylline. view
Acetylcysteine. Nashville, Tennessee: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2004 . view
Pozzi E. Acebrophylline: An airway mucoregulator and anti-inflammatory agent. Monaldi Arch Chest Dis. 2007;67:106-15. view
Acetylcysteine. Burnopfield, County Durham: Colonis Pharma Ltd.; 2016 . view
