What is Acebrophylline?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Broncomucol
Acebrophylline is a medication used in respiratory disease such as COPD. It works by in three different ways: bronchodilation, mucoregulation and anti-inflammatory action. It is similar to the medication theophylline and is not available in the US.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal congestion | 3 | 7 | |
| Persistent cough | 3 | 7 | |
| Bronchitis | 1 | 1 | |
| Sinus congestion | 1 | 3 | |
| Wheezing | 1 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 6 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Acebrophylline
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Aggressive behavior | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Acebrophylline
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 3 | |
| Did not seem to work | 2 |
Duration
Stopped taking Acebrophylline
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 4 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 |
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