Rupoma 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Rupatadine fumarate |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
- Urticaria
Pharmacology
- Long-acting non-sedative antagonist of histamine H1-receptors
- Antagonizes platelet activating factor (PAF)
- Inhibition of mast cell degranulation
- Inhibition of release of cytokines
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dose for adults and adolescents
- Recommended dose for children aged 2 to 11 years
Interaction
- Concomitant administration with ketoconazole or erythromycin increases systemic exposure
- Caution with statins, CNS depressants, alcohol, and inhibitors of CYP3A4
- Grapefruit and grapefruit juice should not be taken simultaneously with Rupatadine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Rupatadine or excipients
Side Effects
- Common: asthenia, dizziness, drowsiness
- Uncommon: appetite increased, arthralgia, gastrointestinal discomfort
- Rare: palpitations, tachycardia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy unless potential benefit outweighs potential risk
- Not recommended during lactation unless potential benefits for the mother justify potential risk to the infant
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with known prolongation of the QT interval
- Use with caution in elderly patients
- Not recommended in 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 in patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Most common adverse reaction is somnolence
- Symptomatic treatment and supportive measures for 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 visual provided
Common Questions about Rupoma 10 mg Tablet
- H1-receptors antagonist
- Used for seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis and urticaria
- Caution in pregnancy
- Information on driving, kidney function, and liver function
- Onset of action within 75 minutes
- Duration of effect is 8 to 10 hours
- Quick tips for medication usage