Rupastar 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (30's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Rupatadine fumarate |
| Company | Leon pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis treatment
- Perennial allergic rhinitis treatment
- Urticaria treatment
Pharmacology
- Long-acting
- Non-sedative
- Antagonist of histamine H1-receptors
- Antagonizes platelet activating factor (PAF)
- Bronchoconstriction inhibition
- Vascular permeability decrease
- Inflammatory process mediation
- Anti-allergic properties
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dose for adults and adolescents
- Recommended dose for children aged 2 to 11 years
- Administration with or without food
Interaction
- Concomitant administration precautions with ketoconazole or erythromycin
- Cautions with statins, CNS depressants, or alcohol
- Avoidance of grapefruit and grapefruit juice
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Rupatadine
Side Effects
- Common adverse effects: asthenia, dizziness, drowsiness
- Uncommon and rare adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Lack of clinical data on exposure during pregnancy
- Potential risks for infant
- Use caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use caution in patients with known prolongation of the QT interval
- Use caution in patients with uncorrected hypokalemia
- Use caution in elderly patients
- Caution in patients with impaired kidney or liver function
Use in Special Populations
- Cautions in elderly patients
- No established safety and efficacy in patients under 12 years of age
- Not recommended in patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Most common adverse reaction: somnolence
- Symptomatic treatment and supportive measures required
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool & dry place below 30°C
- Protection from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C26H26ClN3
Common Questions about Rupastar 10 mg Tablet
- Function of Rupastar 10 mg Tablet
- Usage for seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis and urticaria
- Pregnancy warnings
- Safety during breastfeeding
- Impact on driving ability
- Effect on kidney function
- Effect on liver function
- Onset of action
- Duration of effect
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