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Abrin Capsule (Acebrophylline)

Prescription medicationOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Acebrophylline›100mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Korean Pabis Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Capsule filled with white to off-white powder, gray upper part, white lower part
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201903213 · Approved 2019.05.17

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.05.17. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Treatment of respiratory diseases (such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and sinusitis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer acebrophylline 100mg per dose orally twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Korean Pabis Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of respiratory diseases (such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and sinusitis)

  • Airway obstruction disorder
  • mucus secretion disorder
  • acute respiratory disease
  • chronic respiratory disease
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
  • bronchial asthma
  • sinusitis
  • dry rhinitis
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This medication is used for acute and chronic respiratory diseases caused by airway obstruction and mucus secretion disorders. It is typically applied to conditions such as acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, sinusitis, and dry rhinitis. These conditions are accompanied by symptoms of narrowed airways or excessive mucus secretion, leading to difficulty in breathing. This medication helps improve respiratory function and regulate mucus secretion, facilitating smoother breathing. Therefore, it is effective in alleviating respiratory-related symptoms and enhancing the quality of life for patients. This medication is used for the treatment of acute and chronic respiratory diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer acebrophylline 100mg per dose orally twice daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients allergic to this medication or its ingredients, or those exhibiting hypersensitivity to other xanthine derivatives, should avoid taking it. Also, patients with acute myocardial infarction, hypotension, severely impaired liver or kidney function, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. This medication contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance or related genetic conditions should also refrain from using it. Patients with heart disease, congestive heart failure, obesity, epilepsy, peptic ulcers, hyperthyroidism, elderly individuals, children, and hypertensive patients should use this medication cautiously. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should exercise caution as well. When taking this medication, temporary nausea or dizziness may occur, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and vomiting may arise. Additionally, if hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rash, itching, facial swelling, or shortness of breath occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Since increased blood concentration of this medication can lead to toxicity, dosage adjustment is necessary for elderly patients or those with impaired liver and kidney function. When taking this medication with other drugs, interactions may occur, so special caution is advised, particularly when combined with antibiotics, diuretics, anticonvulsants, or smoking. It is advisable to avoid using this medication in early and late pregnancy, and it is considered safer not to take it while nursing. In case of overdose, severe convulsions or heart arrhythmias may occur, necessitating emergency treatment, after which a lower dosage should be resumed. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Side effects

  • Transient dizziness
  • nausea
  • abdominal discomfort
  • gastric distension
  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • retching
  • vomiting
  • hematemesis
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  • heartburn
  • loss of appetite
  • gastrointestinal bleeding
  • epigastric pain
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • urticaria-like erythema
  • itching
  • facial swelling
  • dyspnea
  • fever accompanied by chills
  • purulent rhinitis
  • tachypnea
  • oral paresthesia
  • arm paresthesia
  • headache
  • agitation
  • insomnia
  • tachycardia
  • ectopic beats
  • hyperlaxity
  • hypotension
  • albuminuria
  • hyperglycemia

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps to preserve the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Capsule filled with white to off-white powder, gray upper part, white lower part

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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