Tosma 1 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ketotifen fumarate oral
Company Alco pharma ltd
Also available as
Tosma 1 mg syrup

Title

Tosma 1 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Antihistamine
  • Mast Cell Stabilizer
  • Allergy Medication

Description

Tosma 1 mg Tablet is indicated for the prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma, symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions including rhinitis and conjunctivitis, alleviating complications of itching, pain, and tenderness associated with neurofibroma, symptomatic treatment of allergy such as hayfever, urticaria.

Attributes

  • Indications:
    • Prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma
    • Symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions including rhinitis and conjunctivitis
    • Alleviating complications of itching, pain, and tenderness associated with neurofibroma
    • Symptomatic treatment of allergy such as hayfever, urticaria
  • Pharmacology:
    • Anti-allergic properties
    • Antihistamine properties
    • Anti-anaphylactic properties
    • Sustained inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
    • Effective in preventing asthmatic attacks
  • Dosage & Administration:
    • Adults: 1 mg twice daily with food
    • Children (above 3 years): 1 mg twice daily with food
    • Use in elderly: Same as adult dose or as advised by the physician
  • Interaction:
    • Potentiate effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohols
    • Reversible fall in platelet count observed in some patients receiving concomitant oral antidiabetic agents
  • Contraindications:
    • Reversible fall in platelet count observed in some patients receiving concomitant oral antidiabetic agents
    • No evidence of teratogenic effect, but recommendations for use in pregnancy or when breastfeeding are not given
  • Side Effects:
    • Drowsiness
    • Dry mouth
    • Dizziness (in isolated cases), usually disappears after a few days
  • Pregnancy & Lactation:
    • No evidence of teratogenic effect, but not recommended during pregnancy and lactation
  • Precautions & Warnings:
    • Continuation of previous treatment for a minimum of two weeks after starting Tosma to avoid exacerbation of asthma
    • Supplementation of Tosma treatment by specific antimicrobial therapy in case of intercurrent infection
    • Patients to be warned not to take charge of vehicle or machinery during the first day of treatment
    • Avoidance of alcoholic drinks
    • Potentiation of effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohol
  • Overdose Effects:
    • Confusion
    • Drowsiness
    • Headache
    • Bradycardia
    • Respiratory depression
  • Therapeutic Class: Cromoglycate & related drugs
  • Storage Conditions: Store in a cool and dry place, protect from light, keep out of the reach of children
  • Chemical Structure:
    • Molecular Formula: C19H19NOS
    • Chemical Structure Image URL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-649-ketotifen-fumarate-oral-chemical-structure-WOrxlxSmVByavydbYqzn.svg
  • Common Questions:
    • What is Tosma 1 mg Tablet? - Antihistamine medication and mast cell stabilizer used to treat allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis, asthma, and urticaria (hives)
    • What is Tosma 1 mg Tablet used for? - Indicated in bronchial asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hayfever, urticaria
    • Pregnancy warnings - May be unsafe to use during pregnancy
    • Breastfeeding warnings - Unknown, consult doctor
    • Effect on kidney function - No data available, consult doctor
    • Effect on liver function - No data available, consult doctor

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