Roflumilast

Uses

Roflumilast is used to prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

How it Works

How Roflumilast works Roflumilast functions by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways. This action opens the airways and facilitates easier breathing.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Roflumilast include headache, weight loss, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), nausea, diarrhea, decreased appetite, and abdominal pain.

Expert Advice

  • Roflumilast is not effective and should not be used for sudden attacks of breathlessness (acute bronchospasm).
  • You should not take roflumilast if you have a history of depression and suicidal behavior/thoughts.
  • Regular monitoring of your weight is essential.
  • Stop taking roflumilast and seek medical advice if you experience unexplained and significant weight loss while on treatment.
  • Roflumilast controls COPD but does not cure it.
  • It is important to continue taking roflumilast even if you feel well, unless advised otherwise.
  • Roflumilast may cause dizziness, which can be aggravated by alcohol intake.
  • Do not drive or operate any machinery until you feel fine.
  • You should not take roflumilast if you have any serious disease affecting your immune system (e.g., HIV, multiple sclerosis, lupus erythematosus, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy) or if you are receiving treatments that act on your immune system for certain cancers or serious infections.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

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Frequently asked questions

Roflumilast prevents symptom worsening in patients with severe COPD and chronic bronchitis.
Roflumilast is used for the maintenance treatment of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in patients with frequent exacerbations and chronic bronchitis.
No, Roflumilast is not a methylxanthine and operates through a different mechanism.
Yes, Roflumilast is available in India as a 500 mcg tablet.
No, Roflumilast is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor and does not share the chemical structure or effects of steroids, nor is it a narcotic.
Roflumilast may take several weeks to show effects, depending on individual response; follow your doctor's guidance on dosage and duration.
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