Rupadin 5 mg/5 ml (Oral Solution)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 75.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Rupatadine fumarate
Company Beacon pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Rupadin 10 mg tablet

Title

  • Rupadin 5 mg/5 ml Solution

Categories

  • Antihistamine
  • Allergy Medication
  • Oral Solution
  • Pharmacological Treatment
  • Non-Sedating Antihistamines

Description

  • Rupadin is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Urticaria.
  • Rupatadine is a long-acting, non-sedative antagonist of histamine H1-receptors and platelet activating factor (PAF).
  • The recommended dose for adults and adolescents is 10 mg once a day. For children aged 2 to 11 years, the dosage varies based on weight.

Dimensions

  • 5 ml
  • 10 mg

Color Options

  • None

Functions

  • Symptomatic treatment of Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
  • Symptomatic treatment of Urticaria
  • Antagonist of histamine H1-receptors
  • Antagonist of platelet activating factor (PAF)
  • Inhibition of degranulation of mast cells induced by immunological and non-immunological stimuli
  • Inhibition of cytokine release
  • Long-acting non-sedative antihistamine

Materials

  • N/A

Technical Specifications

  • Molecular Formula: C26H26ClN3
  • Chemical Structure: C26H26ClN3

Design Elements

  • N/A

Usability Features

  • Can be taken with or without food
  • Should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice
  • Storage temperature: below 30°C
  • Store in a cool, dry place
  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended dose for adults and adolescents: 10 mg once a day
  • Children aged 2 to 11 years dosage based on weight
  • Adults and adolescents may take with or without food

Interaction

  • Concomitant administration with ketoconazole or erythromycin increases systemic exposure
  • Should be used with caution when co-administered with statins, CNS depressants, or alcohol
  • Should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice

Indications

  • Symptomatic treatment of Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
  • Symptomatic treatment of Urticaria

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Rupatadine or any excipients

Side Effects

  • Common: Asthenia, dizziness, drowsiness
  • Uncommon: Appetite increased, arthralgia, back pain, concentration impaired, constipation, cough, diarrhea, dry throat, epistaxis, fever, gastrointestinal discomfort, increased risk of infection, irritability, malaise, myalgia, nasal dryness, nausea, oropharyngeal pain, rash, thirst, vomiting, weight increased
  • Rare: Palpitations, tachycardia

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No clinical data on exposure during pregnancy
  • Pregnant women should use only if potential benefit outweighs potential risk for infant
  • No data on excretion in breast milk
  • Should not be used during lactation unless potential benefits justify potential risk to infant

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use with caution in patients with known prolongation of the QT interval, uncorrected hypokalemia, or ongoing proarrhythmic conditions
  • Use with caution in elderly patients (65 years and older)
  • Not recommended for patients with impaired kidney or liver function

Use in Special Populations

  • Use with caution in elderly
  • Not established for patients less than 12 years of age
  • Not recommended for patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency

Overdose Effects

  • The most common adverse reaction is somnolence
  • Symptomatic treatment and required supportive measures should be given in case of accidental ingestion of very high doses

Therapeutic Class

  • Non-sedating antihistamines

Storage Conditions

  • Store in cool & dry place below 30°C
  • Protect from light & moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C26H26ClN3
  • Chemical Structure: C26H26ClN3

Common Questions

  • Rupadin 5 mg/5 ml Solution is an H1-receptors antagonist and also antagonizes the platelet activating factor (PAF)
  • Used to treat seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis and urticaria
  • Possibly unsafe to use during pregnancy
  • Unknown impact on breast-feeding
  • No data available on driving safety, kidney function, or liver function
  • Use with caution in patients with renal impairment
  • Onset of action is within 75 minutes after administration
  • Duration of action is 8 to 10 hours
  • Quick tips: prescribed for relieving allergy symptoms, less likely to cause sleepiness, caution in driving or activities requiring concentration, avoid alcohol consumption, stop taking before allergy test

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