Common Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Abdominal upset, Restlessness.

Expert advice for Ascovent Tablet SR
It is better to take Ascovent in the evening around 7-8 pm for protection against asthma symptoms throughout the night. Ascovent will not work for sudden wheezing or asthma attacks once they start. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you. Not as effective as steroid inhalers for asthma. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better. Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with the kidney, liver or heart disease, or have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted. Taking Ascovent can reduce the requirement of steroids by 50%.

Q. What is Ascovent used for?
Ascovent is used to treat symptoms of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It blocks the intracellular enzyme (phosphodiesterases) followed by increase in level of messenger known as cyclic adenosine monophosphate, which promotes relaxation of bronchial muscles

Q. How does it work?
It inhibits the release of certain inflammatory chemicals (leukotrienes, tumor necrosis factor etc) in the lung thereby preventing inflammation in the lung. It also reduces thickness of the mucus thus making it easy for the patient to clear the mucus load

Q. Is Ascovent an antibiotic or steroid?
No. Ascovent is not an antibiotic or steroid

Q. What is Ascovent capsule?
Ascovent is available in capsule dosage form for the treatment of adults suffering from bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.