Aptofen 1 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate oral |
| Company | Apollo pharmaceutical ltd |
Indications
- Prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma
- Symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions including rhinitis and conjunctivitis
- Alleviating complications of itching, pain, and tenderness associated with neurofibroma
- Symptomatic treatment of allergy such as hayfever and urticaria
Pharmacology
- Anti-allergic properties
- Antihistamine properties
- Anti-anaphylactic properties
- Sustained inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
- Prevention of asthmatic attacks
- Effectiveness in reducing asthma attacks
- Progressive reduction of corticosteroids and/or bronchodilators
- Prophylactic activity taking several weeks to become fully established
Dosage & Administration
- 1 mg twice daily for adults with food
- 2 mg twice daily in severe cases for adults
- 1 mg twice daily for children above 3 years with food
- 0.5 to 1 mg at night for sedated patients above 3 years
- Elderly use similar to adult dose
Interaction
- Potentiation of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohols
- Reversible fall in platelet count when taken with oral antidiabetic agents
Contraindications
- Avoiding use with oral antidiabetic agents
- No recommendations for use in pregnancy or when breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Slight dizziness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Continuing previous treatment for a minimum of two weeks after starting Aptofen
- Supplementing with specific antimicrobial therapy in case of intercurrent infection
- Impairment of reactions during the first day of treatment
- Advice to avoid alcoholic drinks
- Potentiation of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohol
Overdose Effects
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Bradycardia
- Respiratory depression
Therapeutic Class
- Cromoglycate & related drugs
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protection from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C19H19NOS
- Chemical Structure Image
Common Questions about Aptofen 1 mg/5 ml Syrup
- Aptofen is an antihistamine medication and a mast cell stabilizer used to treat allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis, asthma, and urticaria (hives)
- Indicated in bronchial asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hayfever, urticaria
- May be unsafe to use during pregnancy
- Unknown effects on breast-feeding
- No available data on effects on kidney function
- No available data on effects on liver function