Hitagen 2 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 14.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Chlorpheniramine maleate |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Hitagen Antihistamine Tablets
Categories
- Medicine
- Health & Beauty
- Pharmaceuticals
Description
- Hitagen is an alkylamine antihistamine indicated for the treatment of various allergic conditions such as urticaria, sensitivity reactions, angioneurotic edema, vasomotor rhinitis, cough, and common cold. It is also used in the management of motion sickness.
Dimensions
- N/A
Color Options
- White
Functions
- Antihistamine
- Allergy Relief
- Symptom Management
Materials
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Technical Specifications
- Potent histamine H1-receptor blocking agent
- Less sedating than promethazine
- Exerts effects by blocking H1-receptor competitively
Design Elements
- Tablets
Usability Features
- Adult Dosage: 4 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 24 mg daily
- Child Dosage: Varies by age
- Well-tolerated but may cause drowsiness, dizziness, muscular weakness, and gastrointestinal upset
- Incompatible with certain drugs such as calcium chloride and kanamycin sulfate
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Contraindicated in lactating mothers and during the first trimester of pregnancy
Precautions
- Use with caution in patients with glaucoma and prostatic hypertrophy
- Caution in driving vehicles and operating machinery during therapy
Overdose Effects
- May cause CNS depression, stimulation, tinnitus, blurred vision, dizziness, hypotension, and atropine-like signs and symptoms
Therapeutic Class
- Sedating Antihistamine
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place below 25°C, protected from light
- Keep out of reach of children