Alerfex 120 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 270.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Kumudini pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis relief
- Perennial allergic rhinitis relief
- Improves health-related quality of life
- Relief of chronic idiopathic urticaria symptoms
- Reduces number of wheals in chronic idiopathic urticaria
Pharmacology
- H1 histamine receptor mediation
- Mast cell and basophil degranulation
- Release of histamine and inflammatory mediators
- Downstream effects of histamine binding
- Selective affinity for H1 receptors
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for allergic rhinitis
- Children dosage for allergic rhinitis
- Adult dosage for chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Children dosage for chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Different dosages based on age and renal function
Interaction
- No hepatic biotransformation interaction
- Increased fexofenadine level with erythromycin
- No interaction with omeprazole
- Reduction in bioavailability with antacids
- Recommended time gap between antacids and Alerfex
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
Side Effects
- Nervous system disorders
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Immune system disorders
- Psychiatric disorders
- Cardiac disorders
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data in pregnant women
- No recommendation for breastfeeding mothers
- No human data on fertility effects
- Limited animal studies on maternal and postnatal effects
Precautions & Warnings
- Limited data in older people
- Careful administration in elderly and impaired patients
- Cautions for patients with cardiovascular disease
- Lack of significant CNS effects on driving and machine use
- Individual response testing before complex tasks
Use in Special Populations
- Altered pharmacokinetics in renal impairment
- Recommendation for starting dose in renal impairment
- No substantial effect in moderate to severe hepatic disease
- Similar adverse events in elderly patients
- Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals over 65 years
Overdose Effects
- Reported symptoms of overdose
- Maximum tolerated dose not established
- Standard measures for unabsorbed product removal
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended
- Ineffectiveness of haemodialysis for Alerfex removal
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4
- Chemical Structure Image
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