Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet

Description

Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that effectively treats respiratory tract infection. It manages the symptoms of excessive coughing by loosening the mucus (cough). It also helps in killing the infection-causing microorganisms. Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet is taken with or 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, diarrhea, stomach pain, and allergic reaction. 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. This medicine can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Introduction

In Respiratory tract infection Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet helps treat respiratory tract infection by killing the bacteria causing infection. It also helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This reduces congestion or stuffiness and helps in easy breathing. This medicine usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to feel better.

Benefits

Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ambroxol and Gatifloxacin which treat respiratory tract infection associated with excessive mucus (phlegm). Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Addition of Ambroxol enhances the antibacterial effect of Gatifloxacin.

How to use

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. Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Amgat 60 mg/400 mg 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. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. The most common side effects that can occur when taking Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet are usually mild nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhea, dizziness, and headache.This may affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Take plenty of water while you are taking this medicine - Liver : CAUTION - Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.