Telfast 180 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 13.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 390.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 130.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Synovia pharma plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis in adults and children
- Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children
Pharmacology
- H1 histamine receptor mediation
- Exposure to allergen and degranulation of mast cells and basophils
- Histamine binding and activation of H1 receptors
- Fexofenadine as an inverse agonist of H1 receptor
- Potent and selective affinity for H1 receptors
- No significant CNS effects
Dosage & Administration
- Different dosages for allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children of varying age groups
- Adjustment of dosage in case of impaired renal function
Interaction
- Potential interaction with erythromycin, ketoconazole, and antacids containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide
- No interaction with omeprazole
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or its ingredients
Side Effects
- Frequency-based undesirable effects in adults reported in clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance
- Undesirable effects include nervous system disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, immune system disorders, psychiatric disorders, cardiac disorders, and skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data on use in pregnant women
- Limited data on content in human milk after administration
- Not recommended for breastfeeding mothers
- No human data on effect on fertility available
Precautions & Warnings
- Limited data in the elderly, renally, or hepatically impaired patients
- Use with caution in patients with history of or ongoing cardiovascular disease
- Unlikely to produce significant effects on ability to drive or use machines
- Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals with renal impairment or over 65 years of age
Use in Special Populations
- Altered pharmacokinetics in renal impairment and over 65 years of age
- No substantial effect on pharmacokinetics in moderate to severe hepatic disease
Overdose Effects
- Reported effects of overdose include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and dry mouth
- No established maximum tolerated dose
- Recommendation for symptomatic and supportive treatment
- Ineffective removal of Telfast from blood by haemodialysis
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 Image available
Common Questions about Telfast 180 mg Tablet
- Definition of Telfast 180 mg Tablet as an antihistamine
- Uses for allergic rhinitis and urticaria
- Reported side effects
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Potential to cause sleepiness
- Onset of action and duration
- Effectiveness for outdoor and indoor allergies
- Coping with dizziness
- Avoiding overdose
- Instructions for intake
- Foods and drinks to avoid
- Potential impact on heart problems
Quick Tips
- Description of Telfast 180 mg Tablet as an antihistaminic medication
- Information on likelihood of causing sleepiness
- Advisory on avoiding fruit juices and using antacids
- Potential to cause nausea
- Guidance on food and drink intake when using Telfast 180 mg Tablet