Momento 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (10 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Desloratadine |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria
Pharmacology
- Desloratadine is a non-sedating; long-acting tricyclic histamine antagonist
- Inhibits histamine release from human mast cells
Dosage & Administration
- Pediatric drops for children 6-11 months of age: 2 ml drops once daily
- Pediatric drops for children 1-2 years of age: 2.5 ml drops once daily
- Syrup for children 6-11 months of age: 2 ml once daily
- Syrup for children 1-5 years of age: 2.5 ml once daily
- Syrup for children 6-11 years of age: 5 ml once daily
- Syrup for adults & >12 years of age: 10 ml once daily
- Tablet for adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 tablet daily
Interaction
- No clinically relevant drug interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the medication or its ingredients
Side Effects
- Less common side effects may include headache, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, pharyngitis, dyspepsia, myalgia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Safe use during pregnancy not established
- Not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly indicated
- Passes into breast milk, decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or the drug
Precautions & Warnings
- Recommended starting dose for adult patients with liver or renal impairment: one 5 mg tablet every other day
- Consideration needed for patients with medical or familial history of seizures
Use in Special Populations
- Recommended for use in children & adolescents
Overdose Effects
- No clinically relevant adverse effects reported
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light
- Store below 30°C
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children