Vifas 60 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Healthcare 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
- Improves health-related quality of life
- Improves work/activity productivity
Pharmacology
- H1 histamine receptor mediation
- Degranulation of mast cells and basophils
- Release of histamine and inflammatory mediators
- Effects of histamine binding
- Selective affinity for H1 receptors
- No evidence of antidopaminergic, antiserotonergic, anticholinergic, sedative, or adrenergic blocking activity
- Does not cross the blood-brain barrier
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 60mg twice daily or 120mg once daily or 180mg once daily
- Children dosage: varies with age and renal function
- Tablet and suspension forms
Interactions
- Coadministration with erythromycin or ketoconazole
- No interaction with omeprazole
- Reduction in bioavailability when coadministered with antacids
- Recommendation to leave 2 hours between administration with antacids
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any ingredients
Side Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data in pregnant women
- No indication of direct or indirect harmful effects in animal studies
- Not recommended for breastfeeding mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Limited data in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
- Administration with care in special groups
- Warning for patients with cardiovascular disease
- Unlikely to produce significant effects on driving or machine operation
Use in Special Populations
- Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals with renal impairment
- No substantial effect on pharmacokinetics in moderate to severe hepatic disease
- Similar adverse events in elderly patients
Overdose Effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- No clinically significant adverse reactions observed at higher doses
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4
- Chemical Structure Image
Common Questions
- What is Vifas 60 mg Tablet?
- Uses of Vifas 60 mg Tablet
- Side Effects of Vifas 60 mg Tablet
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Potential to cause sleepiness
- Potential for overdose
- Onset of action
- Relief of outdoor and indoor allergy symptoms
- Coping with dizziness
- Use of antacids
- Administration guidelines
- Foods or drinks to avoid
- Possibility of heart problems