Doxiderm - 30g

Cream

Pack Size : 1 Tube x 1 Packet

Generics : Doxepin

Manufacturer : Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Best Price * TK 120.00

* Delivery will be done in Dhaka city only.

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More Information About - Doxiderm - 30g

Description

Generic Name

Doxepin 5% Topical

Precaution

Cautions should be exercised if there is susceptibility to angle-closure glaucoma, urinary retention, severe liver impairment, mania and also in pregnancy and breast-feeding. Drowsiness may affect performance of skilled tasks (e.g. driving) so patient should be careful. Lactation: may pass into breast milk; do not nurse

Indication

Pruritus, Chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives), Atopic dermatitis, lichen simplex chronicus

Contra Indication

Patients with untreated narrow angle glaucoma or a tendency to urinary retention because doxepin HCl has an anticholinergic effect Individuals who have shown previous sensitivity to any of its components

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

>10% Burning/stinging (23%),Drowsiness (20%; esp if applied to >10% BSA) 1-10% Dizziness,Dry mouth,Eczema exacerbated,Edema,Fatigue,Mental changes,Pruritus,Taste perversion

Pregnancy Category

Name : B

Description

Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Mode of Action

Potent histamine H1- & H2-receptor antagonist activity.

Interaction

Methylphenidate may increase plasma doxepin levels. Potentially Fatal: Potentiates hypertensive action of sympathomimetics. Increased anticholinergic effects with MAOIs. Additive CNS effects with anticholinergics, CNS depressants and alcohol.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: May pass into breast milk; do not nurse

Adult Dose

Adult: apply thinly 3-4 times daily; usual max. 3 g per application; usual total max. 12 g daily; coverage should be less than 10% of body surface area. Use in Elderly Patients: Dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range.

Child Dose

Child over 12 years: apply thinly 3-4 times daily; usual max. 3 g per application; usual total max. 12 g daily; coverage should be less than 10% of body surface area. The use of Doxepin cream in pediatric patients is not recommended.

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

N/A

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