Alagra 180 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Alco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Name
- Alagra 180 mg Tablet
Category
- Medicine
- Health & Wellness
Manufacturer
- Not available
DosageForm
- Tablet
- Suspension
AgeGroup
- Adults
- Children 2-11 years
- Children 6 months-2 years
- Children 12 years and older
DosageRange
- 30 mg twice daily
- 60 mg once daily
- 180 mg once daily
- 15 mg or 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) twice daily
- 30 mg or 5 ml (1 tsp) once daily
Indications
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Perennial allergic rhinitis
- Chronic idiopathic urticaria
SymptomsRelieved
- Sneezing
- Rhinorrhea
- Lacrimation
- Itchy, red eyes
- Itchy nose/palate/throat
- Wheals
- Pruritus
Pharmacology
- H1 histamine receptor antagonist
- Inhibits release of pro-inflammatory cytokines
- Potent and selective affinity for H1 receptors
ModeOfAction
- Inverse agonist of the H1 receptor
- Binds to and stabilizes inactive form of the receptor
Interaction
- No hepatic biotransformation
- Increased level with erythromycin or ketoconazole coadministration
- No interaction with omeprazole
- Reduction in bioavailability with antacids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients
SideEffects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Pruritus
Precautions
- Limited data in older people
- Care in renally or hepatically impaired patients
- Awareness in patients with cardiovascular disease
- No significant effects on ability to drive or use machines
- Pharmacokinetics altered in individuals over 65 years of age
SpecialPopulations
- Altered pharmacokinetics in renal impairment
- No substantial effect on pharmacokinetics in moderate to severe hepatic disease
- Similar adverse events in elderly patients
- Increased bioavailability in individuals over 65 years of age
OverdoseEffects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Maximum tolerated dose not established
- Recommendation of symptomatic and supportive treatment
- Ineffectiveness of haemodialysis for removal from blood
TherapeuticClass
- Non-sedating antihistamines
StorageConditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
ChemicalStructure
- Molecular Formula - C32H39NO4
- Chemical Structure Image - Available
PregnancyLactationSafety
- No adequate data in pregnant women
- Limited indications for use during pregnancy unless necessary
- Caution advised for mothers breastfeeding their babies
- No human data on effect on fertility available
UsabilityQuestions
- Relief of allergy symptoms
- Side effects
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Sleepiness as a common side effect
- Peak benefit timeframe
- Relief of outdoor and indoor allergies
- Coping with dizziness
- Avoiding antacids while taking
- Instructions for dose and duration
- Avoidance of specific food or drink
- Potential impact on heart problems
- Quick tips for usage
ChemicalStructureImageLink
- https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-468-fexofenadine-hydrochloride-chemical-structure-HrM3XW8ofnGVhLdcBRox.svg