Exalin 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Rupatadine fumarate |
| Company | Osl pharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
- Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
- Urticaria
Pharmacology
- Non-sedative antagonist of histamine H1-receptors
- Antagonizes platelet activating factor (PAF)
- Broncho constriction mediator
- Inhibition of degranulation of mast cells
- Inhibition of release of cytokines
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dose for adults and adolescents
- Recommended dose for children aged 2 to 11 years
Interactions
- Concomitant administration with ketoconazole or erythromycin
- Caution with statins, CNS depressants, or alcohol
- Avoid consumption with grapefruit and grapefruit juice
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Rupatadine or excipients
Side Effects
- Common: Asthenia, dizziness, drowsiness
- Uncommon: Appetite increased, arthralgia, back pain
- Rare: Palpitations, tachycardia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No clinical data available for exposure during pregnancy
- Should not be used during lactation
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 patients
- Safety and efficacy not established in patients less than 12 years of age
- Not recommended in patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Most common adverse reaction: Somnolence
- Symptomatic treatment and supportive measures required for 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
Common Questions
- H1-receptors antagonist
- Safety during pregnancy
- Safety during breast-feeding
- Impact on driving
- Onset of action
- Duration of effect