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Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it for the treatment of frequent exacerbations (exacerbations) or worsening of symptoms of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a severe lung disease that can cause difficulty breathing. The main symptoms include wheezing, chronic cough, and excessive phlegm. An attack can last for several weeks and can lead to reduced lung function, severe anxiety, and even an increased risk of death. Roflumilast is a new drug for the treatment of COPD and is a phosphodiesterase type 4 (PDE4) inhibitor. The drug is indicated for treating cough and phlegm caused by bronchitis in patients with severe COPD, but not for another type of COPD, primary emphysema.

Roflumilast usage and dosage:

1. The maintenance dose of roflumilast is one tablet per day, the dose is 500 micrograms (mcg), which can be taken with or without food. Start treatment with 250 mcg once daily for 4 weeks, then increase to 500 mcg once daily, which may reduce treatment discontinuation rates in some patients. However, 250 mcg per day is not an effective (therapeutic) dose.

2. The recommended dose of roflumilast is one tablet a day. The tablets should be swallowed with water at the same time every day. Patients may need to take roflumilast for several weeks before it starts to take effect.

3. In case of overdose, the patient should seek medical attention immediately and appropriate supportive medical care should be provided. Because roflumilast is highly protein-bound, hemodialysis is unlikely to effectively remove the drug, and it is unclear whether roflumilast is dialytically cleared by peritoneal dialysis.

Does Roflumilast Film Tablets have any side effects? What are the side effects of Roflumilast Film Tablets?

The most common side effects (≥ 2%) of roflumilast are diarrhea, weight loss, nausea, headache, back pain, influenza, insomnia, dizziness, and decreased appetite.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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