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<h2> </h2><p>10 tablets</p><p>Presentation:</p><p>- Docopa 200 Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Doxophylline INN 200 mg.</p><p>- Docopa Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Doxophylline INN 400 mg.</p><p>- Docopa Syrup: Each 5 ml syrup contains Doxophylline INN 100 mg.</p><p>Pharmacology:</p><p>Doxophylline is a new generation xanthine derivative which has a dioxolane group at N-7 position of its chemical structure.</p><p>Doxophylline</p><p>inhibits phosphodiesterase activities. Moreover, Doxophylline appears to have a less affinity towards adenosine A1 and A2</p><p>receptors</p><p>which is account for the better safety profile of the drug. Doxophylline also inhibits platelet activating factor and the</p><p>generation of</p><p>leukotrienes.</p><p>Indications:</p><p>Docopa (Doxophylline) is used to treat asthma, COPD and bronchospasm.</p><p>Dosage & Administration:</p><p>Adult:Â 400 mg (1 tablet) daily in the evening. However, in certain cases, 400 mg twice daily is recommended on the basis of the</p><p>clinical response. Doses as high as 1200 mg/day (400 mg 3 times daily) may also be prescribed. In elderly patients with</p><p>concomitant cardiovascular, hepatic and renal diseases recommended dosage should be 200 mg twice daily.</p><p>Children (above 6 years of age):Â The recommended dosage of Doxophylline is 6 mg/kg twice daily. The dose may be increased up to</p><p>18 mg/kg daily on the basis of clinical response.</p>
10 tablets
Presentation:
- Docopa 200 Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Doxophylline INN 200 mg.
- Docopa Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Doxophylline INN 400 mg.
- Docopa Syrup: Each 5 ml syrup contains Doxophylline INN 100 mg.
Pharmacology:
Doxophylline is a new generation xanthine derivative which has a dioxolane group at N-7 position of its chemical structure.
Doxophylline
inhibits phosphodiesterase activities. Moreover, Doxophylline appears to have a less affinity towards adenosine A1 and A2
receptors
which is account for the better safety profile of the drug. Doxophylline also inhibits platelet activating factor and the
generation of
leukotrienes.
Indications:
Docopa (Doxophylline) is used to treat asthma, COPD and bronchospasm.
Dosage & Administration:
Adult:Â 400 mg (1 tablet) daily in the evening. However, in certain cases, 400 mg twice daily is recommended on the basis of the
clinical response. Doses as high as 1200 mg/day (400 mg 3 times daily) may also be prescribed. In elderly patients with
concomitant cardiovascular, hepatic and renal diseases recommended dosage should be 200 mg twice daily.
Children (above 6 years of age):Â The recommended dosage of Doxophylline is 6 mg/kg twice daily. The dose may be increased up to
18 mg/kg daily on the basis of clinical response.
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