Ketifen 1 mg Tab. 1mg

Tablet
Pack Size :   10 Tablet x 1 strip
Generics :   Ketotifen
Manufacturer :   Acme Laboratories Ltd.
Best Price * TK  25.00
* Delivery will be done in Dhaka city only.

More Information About - Ketifen 1 mg Tab. 1mg

Description

Generic Name

Ketotifen

Precaution

May impair tasks requring mental alertness e.g. driving or operating machinery. History of epilepsy. Pregnancy and lactation. Children <3 yr. Lactation: secreted into breast milk, do not use if breastfeeding

Indication

Allergic conjunctivitis, Allergic conditions, Asthma prophylaxis

Contra Indication

Acute asthma attack.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

1-10% Weight gain (5.3%),Rash (4%),Respiratory infection (4%),Abdominal pain (1.3%),Increased appetite (1.3%),Epistaxis (1.3%),Puffy eyelid (1.3%),Sleep disturbance (1.3%)

Pregnancy Category

Name : Not Classified
Description
FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Mode of Action

Ketotifen selectively and noncompetitively inhibits the release of mediators from cells involved in hypersensitivity reactions. It is also a mast cell stabiliser.

Interaction

Reduced platelet count with oral antidiabetics. Potentially Fatal: May potentiate CNS effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines and alcohol.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Category: safety not established; weigh risk/benefit Lactation: secreted into breast milk, do not use if breastfeeding

Adult Dose

Oral Allergic conditions; Asthma prophylaxis Adult: 1 mg bid up to 2 mg bid, as needed. Alternatively, 0.5-1 mg at night for the 1st few days of treatment to minimise drowsiness.

Child Dose

Allergic conditions; Asthma prophylaxis Tablet Child: 6 mth to 3 yr: 0.5 mg bid; >3 yr: 1 mg bid. Syrup: 6 months to 3 years: 0.25 ml / kg body weight, twice daily (Once in the morning & once in the evening).

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Disclaimer

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