Pifen 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.01 (5 x 10: ৳ 150.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pizotifen |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prophylactic treatment of vascular headache of migraine type
- Classical migraine
- Common migraine
- Cluster headache
Description
- Tricyclic compound
- Antagonizes serotonin receptor competitively
- Antihistamine properties
- Antibradykinin properties
- Weak anticholinergic properties
- Appetite-stimulating properties
Pharmacology
- Inhibits peripheral actions of serotonin and histamine
- Increases membrane permeability of cranial vessels
- Alters pain thresholds in migraines
- Blocks 5-HT receptors
- Attenuates signaling of serotonin in causing cranial vasoconstriction
- Inhibits peripheral actions of bradykinin
- May inhibit serotonin reuptake by blood platelets
- Affects tonicity and decreases passive distension of extracranial arteries
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: Usually 1.5 mg daily
- Adult dosage: Maximum of 4.5 mg daily
- Adult dosage: Up to 3 mg may be given as a single dose
- Children dosage: Up to 1.5 mg daily
- Children dosage: Up to 1 mg given as a single dose at night
Interaction
- Enhances central effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohol
- Antagonizes hypotensive effect of adrenergic neurone blockers
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients
Side Effects
- Appetite stimulating effect
- Increase in body weight
- Drowsiness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited information on use in pregnancy
- No reported ill effects in pregnancy
- Safety not established during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Consideration for urinary retention and renal impairment
- Caution in performance of driving vehicles and operation of machineries
- Enhances action of alcohol
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-histamine Preparations
- Other drugs for migraine
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children