Dericip 77mg/23mg Tablet

Learn more about Dericip 77mg/23mg Tablet, a quality offering from Cipla Ltd featuring the therapeutic benefits of Etofylline (77mg) + Theophylline (23mg). This formulation is primarily utilized for Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Browse through the detailed information provided below to enhance your knowledge about this medicine and its potential benefits for you.

MRP: ₹ 5.75
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Etofylline (77mg) + Theophylline (23mg)
Brand: Cipla Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Description

Dericip 77mg/23mg Tablet is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked)
It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe
Dericip 77mg/23mg Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor
The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends
If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen
Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness, stomach upset, headache, and restlessness
Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time
Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any heart, kidney and liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you
You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Dericip 77mg/23mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dericip 77mg/23mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Dericip 77mg/23mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Dericip 77mg/23mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Dericip 77mg/23mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.^Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Dericip 77mg/23mg Tablet can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Dericip 77mg/23mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dericip 77mg/23mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	RESPIRATORY
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Dericip 77mg/23mg Tablet

In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Dericip 77mg/23mg Tablet helps the airways in your lungs stay open
It relaxes the muscles of these airways
This makes it easier for air to get in and out
It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily
This medicine is safe and effective
It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours
Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Dericip 77mg/23mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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