Fexirin 120 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (50's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Virgo pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Improves health-related quality of life and work/activity productivity
Pharmacology
- Fexofenadine is an 'inverse agonist' of the H1 receptor
- Selective affinity for H1 receptors
- No evidence of carrying antidopaminergic, antiserotonergic, anticholinergic, sedative, or adrenergic blocking activity
- Does not cross the blood-brain barrier
Dosage & Administration
- Different dosage for adults and children
- Varied dosage based on age and impaired renal function
- Tablet and suspension options for different age groups
Interaction
- No hepatic biotransformation
- Increased level of fexofenadine in plasma when coadministered with erythromycin or ketoconazole
- No interaction between fexofenadine and omeprazole
- Reduction in bioavailability when administered with antacids containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients
Side Effects
- Reported undesirable effects in clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance
- Commonly reported effects include headache, drowsiness, nausea, and fatigue
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data in pregnant women
- Fexofenadine found to cross into human breast milk
- Not recommended for mothers breast-feeding their babies
- No human data on the effect of Fexofenadine hydrochloride on fertility
Precautions & Warnings
- Limited data in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
- Adverse reactions associated with cardiovascular disease
- Unlikely to produce an effect on the ability to drive or use machines
- Altered pharmacokinetics in renal impairment and individuals over 65 years of age
Use in Special Populations
- Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals with renal impairment
- Moderate to severe hepatic disease does not substantially affect the pharmacokinetics of fexofenadine
- Similar adverse events in elderly patients compared to patients under 65 years of age
Overdose Effects
- Reported effects of dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and dry mouth with overdose
- Single doses up to 800 mg administered to healthy subjects
- Standard measures and symptomatic treatment recommended
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 Fexirin 120 mg Tablet
- Information about the medication's working mechanism
- Uses of the tablet for allergic rhinitis and urticaria
- Reported side effects
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Potential to cause sleepiness
- Onset and peak benefit duration
- Ability to relieve symptoms of outdoor and indoor allergies
- Coping with dizziness
- Interaction with antacids
- Guidance on intake
- Foods or drinks to avoid while taking the tablet
- Potential to cause heart problems
- Quick tips for usage