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Astharid T Tablet

Written By Dr. Sakshi Sharma, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)
Astharid T Tablet is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and breathlessness. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
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Product introduction

You can take Astharid T Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well.

Astharid T Tablet is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause headache, fast heart rate, trembling, or muscle cramps in some people. These side effects are not often dangerous and should gradually improve as your body gets used to this medicine. There are other, rarer, side effects and you should call your doctor straight away if you get chest pain, a very bad headache, or very bad dizziness.

Before using Astharid T Tabletl, you should tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland, a history of heart problems, diabetes, or low levels of potassium in your blood to make sure it is safe. Also, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Because this medicine can make you feel dizzy or shaky, do not drive, cycle, or use tools or machinery until you feel better. You should not smoke as it causes damage to your lungs and will make your condition worse.

Benefits of Astharid T Tablet

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Astharid T 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.

Side effects of Astharid T Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Astharid T
  • Headache
  • Tremors
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Increased heart rate
  • Upper abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Rash
  • Urticaria
  • Itching
  • Sweating
  • Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
  • Bloating
  • Indigestion

How to use Astharid T Tablet

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. Astharid T Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Astharid T Tablet works

Astharid T Tablet is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

Quick tips

  • Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Astharid T Tablet affects you.
  • It may cause a rise in blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly. 
  • Avoid cigarette smoking as it can affect the level of Astharid T Tablet in your body.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Astharid T Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Astharid T Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Astharid T Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving

Driving

SAFE
Astharid T Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Astharid T Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Astharid T Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Astharid T Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Astharid T Tablet works by widening the air passages in your lungs so that air can flow into your lungs more freely. Astharid T Tablet helps to relieve symptoms of asthma like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, particularly at night.
Astharid T Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Astharid T Tablet can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day to reduce the chances of a missed dose.
If you forget a dose of Astharid T Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose on the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Yes, Astharid T Tablet is considered safe, but its use depends on the severity of your heart problem. If you experience chest pain or any other symptom of worsening heart disease while taking Astharid T Tablet, seek immediate medical advice.
Astharid T Tablet may cause blood sugar levels to rise. Therefore, your doctor may adjust your dose of insulin or antidiabetic medicines. Keep a regular check on your blood glucose levels and do not miss any dose. Consult your doctor if you experience a sudden rise in blood sugar levels.
Yes, it could be due to Astharid T Tablet. Feeling shaky is a common side effect of Astharid T Tablet which goes away after some time. For headaches, drink plenty of water, get sufficient rest and avoid alcohol. Usually, headaches go away after a week. If they persist for a long time, contact your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Ethanolamine Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Short acting β2-agonists

References

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  2. Boushey HA. Drugs Used in Asthma. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 344
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1329-32.
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Patient concerns

i m suffering from breathing problem cough chest infame . Do tell chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .So tell which medicines should i take to treat this problem.

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
It is less likely you have copd at this age You need detailed check up and spirometry test for same

Suffering from Bronchitis, Doctor prescribed tabs Astharid & Restoflix. But i have same situation as before and it has worsen the condition

Dr. Pushkar Mani
Dr. Pushkar Mani
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Take doxobid 400 mg once a day for 5 days
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