Axodin 120 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria
Pharmacology
- Targets H1 histamine receptor
- Inhibits mast cell and basophil degranulation
- Reduces release of histamine and inflammatory mediators
- Improves symptoms such as pruritus, rhinorrhea, and watery eyes
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 60 mg to 180 mg once or twice daily
- Children 6 to 11 years dosage: 30 mg to 60 mg once or twice daily
- Children 2 to 11 years dosage: 30 mg or 5 ml suspension once or twice daily
- Dosing adjustment for impaired renal function
Interaction
- Increased plasma level when coadministered with erythromycin or ketoconazole
- No interaction with omeprazole
- Reduced bioavailability with antacids containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
Side Effects
- Common: headache, drowsiness, nausea
- Uncommon: fatigue
- Hypersensitivity reactions, insomnia, tachycardia
- Gastrointestinal disorders, rash, pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
- No human data on effect on fertility
Precautions & Warnings
- Limited data in older people and renally/hepatically impaired patients
- Careful administration in special groups
- Association with adverse reactions like tachycardia and palpitations
Use in Special Populations
- Altered pharmacokinetics in renal impaired patients
- No significant effect on moderate to severe hepatic disease
- Increased bioavailability in individuals over 65 years of age
Overdose Effects
- Reported effects: dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth
- No clinically significant adverse reactions up to 800 mg
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4
- Chemical Structure: Image available
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