Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s is a respiratory medication primarily used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.
Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s contains ‘Bambuterol’ and belongs to the class of bronchodilators. It is a long-acting beta-agonist that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s makes breathing easier by widening the airways. It helps to prevent asthma attacks in adults. . If you use Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s for asthma, you must use it together with an inhaled steroid medicine for long-term asthma control.
Take Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience restlessness, headache, palpitations, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), trembling (shaking as a result of anxiety), and muscle cramps. Most of these side effects of Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s should not be taken if you are allergic to Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s or other ingredients. Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s should not be taken in conditions like liver or kidney disease, heart disease, and diabetes. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s. Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children. Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s may not affect your ability to drive or use machines. However, if you notice any side effects like dizziness, avoid driving and operating machinery until you feel better. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can worsen your side effects.
Uses of Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s
Medicinal Benefits
Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s is a bronchodilator used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma or exercise-induced bronchospasm and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s relaxes your airways which helps reduce wheezing and chest tightness caused by asthma and other airways-related problems. It relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. It makes breathing easier by widening the airways. If you use Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s for asthma, you must use it with an inhaled steroid medicine for long-term asthma control.
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Drug Warnings
Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s should not be taken if you are allergic to Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s or any other ingredients. Before taking Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s inform your doctor if you have thyroid disease, a family history of glaucoma, (increased pressure in the eye). Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s should not be taken in conditions like liver or kidney disease, heart disease, and diabetes. Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s can cause hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood), therefore should be used with caution in patients with hypokalaemia to prevent any cardiovascular effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s. Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children. Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s may not affect your ability to drive or use machines. However, if you notice any side effects like dizziness, avoid driving and operating machinery until you feel better. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can worsen your side effects.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s may interact with antiallergic (prednisolone), medicines for breathing problems (theophylline, aminophylline), blood pressure-lowering medicines (propranolol), medicines for glaucoma (timolol), water pills (furosemide, amiloride, bumetanide), medicines for chest tightness (ipratropium).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s as it may increase the risk of side effects.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have diabetes, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), heart, liver, or kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List
- PREDNISOLONE
- THEOPHYLLINE
- AMINOPHYLLINE
- PROPRANOLOL
- TIMOLOL
- FUROSEMIDE
- AMILORIDE
- BUMETANIDE
- IPRATROPIUM
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Take Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s.
- Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust, and food items that make your asthma severe.
- Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
- Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
- Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
Special Advise
- Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while using Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s since bronchodilators like bambuterol can cause low blood glucose levels.
- Consult your diabetologist if you have diabetes before using Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s so that your insulin or other diabetic medication can be adjusted accordingly to maintain your blood sugar levels.
- It is advised to undergo a blood examination to check on your potassium levels since Bambudil 10 Tablet 10’s can cause low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia).
Disease/Condition Glossary
Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. The asthma symptoms include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than 2 times a week and up to 4 nights in a month, whereas, in the case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath, or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).
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