Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet 
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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol
USED FOR:
Asthma prevention
Decreased blood pressure
Cough
COMPOSITION:
Theophylline (50mg)
Ephedrine (15mg)
Bromhexine (2mg)
Therapeutic Uses:
respiratory
CAUTION
Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
No information is available on the use of Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease.
CAUTION
Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Theophylline
Theophylline is used in the treatment of asthma prevention and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
How to use Theophylline
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. Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.Take this medicine 1 hour before or 2 hours after food.
How Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet works
Theophylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways. This opens the airways and makes breathing easier.
Common Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Abdominal upset, Restlessness.
Expert advice for Theophylline
It is better to take Theophylline in the evening around 7-8 pm for protection against asthma symptoms throughout the night. Theophylline 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 Theophylline can reduce the requirement of steroids by 50%.
Q. Is Theophylline a phosphodiesterase inhibitor?
Yes, Theophylline is a phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitor. It mainly inhibits phosphodiesterase III and to a lesser extent phosphodiesterase IV enzymes. It works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways which opens the airways and makes breathing easier.
Q. Is Theophylline available?
Theophylline is available for use in the treatment of diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, it is a prescription drug and should be used as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Theophylline dangerous?
Theophylline is a relatively safe drug if used as advised by your doctor. It is not devoid of side effects, especially if an overdose has been taken. An overdose can cause stomach pains and make you feel sick. It can cause fast or irregular heartbeat, make you feel very restless or cause fits. It should always be taken as advised by the doctor.
Q. Is Theophylline a steroid?
No, Theophylline is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drugs called methylxanthines and dilate the airway.
Q. Is Theophylline an antibiotic?
Theophylline is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of drugs called methylxanthines and dilate the airway.
Q. Is Theophylline a controlled drug?
Theophylline is not a controlled drug. However, it is a prescription drug and is available only when prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Is Theophylline being discontinued?
Theophylline is not being discontinued. It is available in the market for the treatment of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and asthma when prescribed by a doctor.
Q. Is Theophylline a stimulant?
Theophylline has stimulant effects on the central nervous system (can cause nervousness, excitation, agitation, insomnia, tremors, and, seizures or fits) and on the heart muscle (tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmia) in very high doses. Talk to your doctor if have these problems as it could be due to an overdose.
Q. Does Theophylline raise blood pressure?
Theophylline is not known to increase the blood pressure. However, if you experience any changes in your blood pressure while taking Theophylline, consult your doctor.
Q. Does Theophylline cause tachycardia (increased heart rate)?
Tachycardia (increase in heart rate) is a side effect associated with the use of Theophylline in high doses. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while using the drug.
Q. Does Theophylline cause weight loss or weight gain?
Theophylline use is not associated with weight loss or weight gain. However, consult your doctor if you notice any changes in weight while taking the drug as it could be due to other underlying conditions.
Q. Does Theophylline cause insomnia (inability to sleep)?
Theophylline use may cause insomnia. If you experience any sleep disturbances while using the drug, consult your doctor.
Q. Does Theophylline cause constipation?
Theophylline is not known to cause constipation. However, its use has been associated with diarrhea. Consult your doctor if you experience any change in your bowel habits.
Q. Does Theophylline need to be tapered?
Theophylline dose need not be tapered. Therapy can be ended without tapering the drug. Consult your doctor for the appropriate dose, timings, and duration of the medicine.
Q. Does Theophylline cause hair loss?
Theophylline use is not associated with hair loss. However, if you experience any such symptom while using the drug, consult your doctor.
Uses of Ephedrine
Ephedrine is used in the treatment of decreased blood pressure.
How to use Ephedrine
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. Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.Take this medicine 1 hour before or 2 hours after food.
How Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet works
Ephedrine works on the blood vessels and increases the blood flow to heart and lungs, thereby improving the disease condition.
Common Systemic hypertension (high blood pressure), Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping).
Expert advice for Ephedrine
Inform your doctor if you are suffering from diabetes (high blood sugar levels), angle-closure glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye that causes visual problems) and difficulty passing urine or kidney impairment.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience skin rashes or bleeding from the stomach or intestine.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not consume this drug if you are allergic to ephedrine or any of its ingredients.
Do not consume this drug if you are suffering from heart condition (ischemic heart disease), hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperthyroidism and prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate gland).
Children below 1 year should not consume this drug.
Q. Is Ephedrine dangerous/safe?
Ephedrine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Ephedrine illegal/ controlled substance?
Ephedrine is legal. Ephedrine is not currently classified as a controlled substance.
Q. Is Ephedrine a stimulant?
Yes, Ephedrine is a stimulant
Q. Does Ephedrine raise blood pressure?
Yes, Ephedrine may increase blood pressure. It is used to treat low blood pressure (hypotension) caused during spinal or epidural anesthesia
Q. Does Ephedrine cause hair loss/ drowsiness/ constipation/ acne/ weight loss?
No, Ephedrine is not known to cause hair loss, drowsiness, constipation, acne or weight loss. However, consult your doctor if you experience such side effects
Q. Does Ephedrine burn muscle/help lose weight?
Ephedrine is known to cause weight loss. However, it is not widely used as a treatment for weight loss.
Uses of Bromhexine
Bromhexine is used in the treatment of cough.
How to use Bromhexine
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. Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.Take this medicine 1 hour before or 2 hours after food.
How Multimix 50 mg/15 mg/2 mg Tablet works
Bromhexine thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.
Common Irritation of ear, Allergic skin rash, Dizziness, Headache.
Expert advice for Bromhexine
Tell your doctor if you have ever had or are suffering from stomach ulcer. You may not be prescribed Bromhexine as it can aggravate your problem.
Inform your doctor if you have any liver/kidney disease or asthma.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to Bromhexine or any of its ingredients.
Q. Is Bromhexine an antihistamine?
No, Bromhexineis not an antihistamine.
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