Telfast 120 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 500.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Synovia pharma plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms
- Improves health-related quality of life
- Relief of chronic idiopathic urticaria symptoms
Pharmacology
- Responsible for mediating hypersensitivity and allergic reactions
- Fexofenadine is an inverse agonist of the H1 receptor
- Potent and selective affinity for H1 receptors
- Does not cross the blood-brain barrier
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage range: 60-180 mg once or twice daily
- Children dosage range: 30-60 mg once or twice daily
- Adjusted dosage in case of impaired renal function
Interaction
- Enhanced levels with coadministration of erythromycin or ketoconazole
- No interaction with omeprazole
- Reduction in bioavailability with antacids
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients
Side Effects
- Common: headache, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea
- Uncommon: fatigue, insomnia, diarrhea, rash, urticaria
- Rare: tachycardia, palpitations, hypersensitivity reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data in pregnant women
- Not recommended for breastfeeding mothers
- No human data on the effect on fertility
Precautions & Warnings
- Limited data in older people and renally/hepatically impaired patients
- Care needed in patients with ongoing cardiovascular disease
- Unlikely to produce significant effects on driving or machine usage
Use in Special Populations
- Altered pharmacokinetics in renal and hepatic impaired patients
- Similar adverse events in elderly patients
- Increased bioavailability in individuals over 65 years of age
Overdose Effects
- Reported effects include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth
- No established maximum tolerated dose
- Standard measures for overdose treatment
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 in provided link
Common Questions about Telfast 120 mg Tablet
- Relieves symptoms of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
- Reported side effects include vomiting, headache, coughing, diarrhea
- Storage instructions and disposal guidance provided
- Possible side effect of sleepiness
- Starts working within 1 hour of consumption