Asprofen 1 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate oral |
| Company | Rephco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Category
- Medical
- Health & Wellness
- Pharmaceutical
Title
Asprofen 1 mg Tablet
Description
Asprofen 1 mg Tablet is an antihistamine medication and a mast cell stabilizer used to treat allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis, asthma, and urticaria (hives). It is indicated for the prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma, symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions including rhinitis and conjunctivitis, alleviating the complications of itching, pain and tenderness associated with neurofibroma, symptomatic treatment of allergy such as hayfever, and urticaria.
ActiveIngredient
- Ketotifen Fumarate
PharmacologicalProperties
- Anti-allergic properties
- Antihistamine properties
- Mast cell stabilizing properties
DosageAndAdministration
- Adults: 1 mg twice daily with food, may be increased to 2 mg twice daily in severe cases
- ChildrenAbove3Years: 1 mg twice daily with food
- UseInElderly: Same as adult dose or as advised by the physician
Interactions
- Potentiates sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohols
Contraindications
- Avoid concomitant use with oral antidiabetic agents
- Not recommended in pregnancy or when breastfeeding
SideEffects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Slight dizziness
PregnancyAndLactation
Not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- Continue previous treatment for a minimum of two weeks after starting Asprofen
- Avoid driving or operating machinery until the effect of Asprofen treatment is known
- Avoid alcoholic drinks
- Potentiates the effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohol
OverdoseEffects
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Bradycardia
- Respiratory depression
TherapeuticClass
Cromoglycate & related drugs
StorageConditions
Store in a cool and dry place, protect from light, keep out of the reach of children
ChemicalStructure
- MolecularFormula: C19H19NOS
- ChemicalStructureImageURL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-649-ketotifen-fumarate-oral-chemical-structure-WOrxlxSmVByavydbYqzn.svg
CommonlyAskedQuestions
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