Axodin 60 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Axodin 60 mg Tablet
- Non-sedating antihistamines
- Medicine
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Improves health-related quality of life and work/activity productivity
Pharmacology
- Histamine receptor mediation
- Degranulation of mast cells and basophils
- Release of histamine and inflammatory mediators
- Binding and activation of H1 receptors
- Release of pro-inflammatory cytokines
- Allergic symptoms such as pruritus, rhinorrhea, and watery eyes
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg once daily or 180 mg once daily
- Children 6 to 11 years: 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily
- Suspension: 30 mg or 5 ml twice daily for children 2 to 11 years
Interaction
- No hepatic biotransformation
- Increased level of fexofenadine with erythromycin or ketoconazole
- No interaction with omeprazole
- Reduction in bioavailability with antacids containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients
Side Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data in pregnant women
- No recommendation for breastfeeding mothers
- No effect on fertility in mice
Precautions & Warnings
- Limited data in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
- Warning for patients with a history of cardiovascular disease
- Unlikely effect on ability to drive or use machines
Use in Special Populations
- Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals with renal impairment
- Adverse events similar in elderly patients
- Increased bioavailability in individuals over 65 years of age
Overdose Effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- No clinically significant adverse reactions at high doses
- No established maximum tolerated dose
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4
- Chemical Structure available
Common Questions about Axodin 60 mg Tablet
- Uses of Axodin 60 mg Tablet
- Side Effects
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Sleepiness as a common side effect
- Overdose risks
- Time to start working
- Relief of symptoms
- Coping with dizziness
- Antacids interaction
- Dosage instructions
- Avoidance of specific juices during medication
- Potential impact on heart problems