Azofen-T (1+200) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Lark Laboratories (India) Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Theophylline, Ketotifen Fumarate. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 20 (arround $0.28 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Theophylline+ Ketotifen Fumarate)
Pharma Company :
Lark Laboratories (India) Ltd.
Brand Label :
Azofen-T (1+200)
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Theophylline-200 mg
Ketotifen Fumarate-1 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
10 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 2 INR (arround $0.028 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 20 INR (arround $0.28 US Dollar)
Drug details for Azofen-T (1+200)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Azofen-T (1+200) are :
Theophylline-200 mg
Ketotifen Fumarate-1 mg
Theophylline Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Theophylline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Reversible airway obstructive diseases.
For more details on Theophylline, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Theophylline..
Ketotifen Fumarate Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Prophylactic treatment of bronchial astma
For more details on Ketotifen Fumarate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ketotifen Fumarate..
Azofen-T (1+200) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Azofen-T (1+200), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Theophylline-200 mg Ketotifen Fumarate-1 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.