Raxus

by Searle

Active ingredient: Roflumilast

Packs

About Roflumilast

Bronchodilator & Anti-asthma Preps: Orals/Parenterals

Uses

As an add-on to bronchodilator therapy in the maintenance therapy in the maintenance treatment of severe COPD (post-bronchodilator FEV1, <50% predicted) associated with chronic bronchitits and frequent exacerbations.

How to take it

Adults: 500 mcg once daily. Children: Not recommended.

Side effects

GI upset, weight loss, anorexia, insomnia, headache.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Severe immune disease or severe acute infection, cancer. Moderate to severe hepatic impairment. CHF. History of depression associated with suicidal ideation or behavior. Ensure contraception in women. Precautions: Latent infections. Do not use for relief of acute symptoms. Mild hepatic impairment. Monitor body wt. Risk of psychiatric disorders especially in patients with history of psychiatric symptoms or taking other medications associated with psychiatric reaction; advise patients to report suicidal ideation or changes in behaviour or mood (discontinue if occur).

Advice

Take with or without meals.

Full information on Roflumilast →

Interactions with Roflumilast

CYP3A4 or CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g. cimetidine, fluvoxamine). Strong CYP inducers (e.g. rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin). Immunosuppressants, oral corticosteroids.

Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take, including herbal products.

Need Raxus? Ask us to source Raxus and our pharmacist will call you back.

Other brands with the same ingredients

More from Searle

Compiled by Healify Pharmacy from published drug references. How we compile it →

Always consult a pharmacist or doctor.