Lerupa 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 240.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Rupatadine fumarate
Company Apex pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

  • Lerupa 10 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Antiallergic
  • Antihistamine
  • Medication

Description

  • Indications:
    • Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
    • Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
    • Urticaria
  • Pharmacology:
    • Histamine H1-Receptor Antagonist
    • Platelet Activating Factor (PAF) Antagonist
    • Bronchoconstriction Inhibitor
    • Inflammatory Mediator Inhibitor
  • Dosage & Administration:
    • Adults and Adolescents: 10 mg once a day with or without food
    • Children (2 to 11 years):
      • >= 25 kg: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) once daily
      • >= 10 kg to < 25 kg: 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 ml) once daily
  • Interaction:
    • With Medicine: May interact with ketoconazole, erythromycin, statins, CNS depressants, and alcohol
    • With Food: Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice
  • Contraindications:
    • Hypersensitivity to Rupatadine or excipients
  • Side Effects:
    • Common:
      • Asthenia
      • Dizziness
      • Drowsiness
    • Uncommon:
      • Appetite Increased
      • Arthralgia
      • Back Pain
      • Concentration Impaired
      • Diarrhea
      • Dry Throat
      • Nausea
      • Vomiting
    • Rare:
      • Palpitations
      • Tachycardia
  • Pregnancy & Lactation:
    • Pregnancy: Not recommended unless potential benefit outweighs potential risk
    • Lactation: Not recommended unless potential benefits justify potential risk
  • Precautions & Warnings:
    • QT Interval Prolongation: Use with caution
    • Hypokalemia: Use with caution
    • Proarrhythmic Conditions: Use with caution
    • Elderly Patients: Use with caution
    • Impaired Kidney or Liver Function: Not recommended
  • Use in Special Populations:
    • Elderly: Use with caution
    • Children: Not established for patients < 12 years of age
    • Patients with Renal or Hepatic Insufficiency: Not recommended
  • Overdose Effects: Symptomatic treatment and supportive measures
  • Therapeutic Class:
    • Non-Sedating Antihistamines
  • Storage Conditions: Below 30°C, protect from light & moisture
  • Chemical Structure:
    • Molecular Formula: C26H26ClN3
    • Chemical Structure Image: Link to image
  • Common Questions:
    • What is Lerupa 10 mg Tablet?: H1-Receptors Antagonist, PAF Antagonist
    • What is Lerupa 10 mg Tablet used for?: Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria
    • Pregnancy Warnings: Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
    • Breastfeeding Warnings: Unknown, consult doctor
    • Safety in Driving: No data, consult doctor
    • Kidney Function: Caution in renal impairment
    • Liver Function: Consult doctor, no data
    • Onset of Action: Initiates within 75 minutes
    • Duration of Effect: 8-10 hrs
    • Quick Tips:
      • Prescribed for allergy symptoms relief
      • Less likely to cause sleepiness
      • Caution in activities requiring concentration
      • Avoid alcohol consumption
      • Stop 3 days before allergy test

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