Rupatan 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (30's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Rupatadine fumarate |
| Company | Novo healthcare and pharma ltd |
Indications
- Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
- Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
- Urticaria
Pharmacology
- Non-sedative antagonist of histamine H1-receptors
- Antagonizes platelet activating factor (PAF)
- Inhibits degranulation of mast cells
- Inhibits release of cytokines
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose: 10 mg once daily
- Children's dose: varies by weight
Interaction
- Increases systemic exposure with ketoconazole or erythromycin
- Caution with statins, CNS depressants, or alcohol
- Incompatible with grapefruit and grapefruit juice
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Rupatadine or excipients
Side Effects
- Asthenia
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Back pain
- Constipation
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with QT interval prolongation
- Caution in elderly patients
- Not recommended in patients with impaired kidney or liver function
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in elderly patients
- Not established for patients under 12 years old
- Not recommended in patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Common adverse reaction: somnolence
- Symptomatic treatment required for high doses
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C26H26ClN3
Common Questions about Rupatan 10 mg Tablet
- Treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
- Safety during pregnancy and lactation
- Effects on driving and kidney/liver function
- Onset of action and duration of effect
- Quick tips for usage