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Side effect(s) of Roflumilast


Review the side-effects of Roflumilast as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Serious Reactions
- Diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythm, lung cancer, prostate cancer, inflammation of pancreas, and kidney failure.

   Most Common
- Decreased weight, nausea, headache, back pain, sleeplessness and decreased appetite.

   Gastrointestinal –
- Abdominal pain, indigestion, stomach inflammation and vomiting.

   Infections
- Nose inflammation, sinus inflammation and urinary tract infection.

   Musculoskeletal
- Muscle spasms.

   Central Nervous system
- Tremor, anxiety and depression.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Roflumilast

Roflumilast(Daliresp) generic is a phosphodiesterase type 4 (PDE4) inhibitor, prescribed for lung inflammation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It decreases swelling in the lungs.


Trade Names for Roflumilast

International :


Daliresp
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