Allopathy
Prescription Required
DCGI (Drugs Controller General of India)
Schedule H
Fenspiride belongs to the pharmacological class of Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors.
Fenspiride was being studied for the treatment as well as relieving the symptoms and maintenance of episodes of rhinopharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheobronchitis, otitis and sinusitis as well as for maintenance treatment of asthma.
Fenspiride belongs to the pharmacological class of Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors.
Fenspiride was being studied for the treatment as well as relieving symptoms and maintenance of episodes of rhinopharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheobronchitis, otitis and sinusitis as well as for maintenance treatment of asthma.
Fenspiride is available in the form of syrup.
Fenspiride is approved for the use in Russia, India.
Fenspiride can be used in the treatment of:
- Rhinopharyngitis
- Laryngitis
- Tracheobronchitis
- Otitis
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
Fenspiride can help to relieve symptoms and also for the treatment and maintenance of symptoms of episodes of rhinopharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheobronchitis, otitis and sinusitis as well as for maintenance treatment of asthma.
Fenspiride is being studied in the following clinical indications:
- Rhinopharyngitis
- Laryngitis
- Tracheobronchitis
- Otitis
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
Oral Syrup: 160-240 mg daily in divided doses.
Syrup
Maintaining health and cessation of smoking are a must.
Caffeine should be limited to use or avoided as it may lead to the risk of nervousness, rapid heartbeat, nausea, palpitations, etc.
Patients with an underlying liver disorder or liver dysfunction must avoid drinking alcohol.
A diet containing food with high sugar content and carbohydrates should be restricted. This includes pies, cakes, honey, cookies, jams, candies, chips, and bread. It is also advised to reduce or limit the intake of cholesterol and saturated fat and instead choose poultry, lean meat, or fish.
The dietary restrictions need to be individualized as per the patient's requirements.
Fenspiride might be contraindicated under the following conditions:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the medication
The clinically relevant drug interactions of Fenspiride is briefly summarized here:
- Sedative drugs
- MAO inhibitors barbiturates
- Antihistamines
- Analgesics (including opioid analgesics)
- Alcohol
In case of overdose, following symptoms might occur:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Agitation
- Tachycardia
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