Afexa 120 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Fexofenadine hydrochloride
Company Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Afexa 180 mg tablet Afexa 30 mg suspension

Title

  • Afexa 120 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Antihistamine
  • Allergy Relief
  • Non-sedating Antihistamines

Description

  • Indicated for allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria
  • Pharmacology involves H1 histamine receptor and fexofenadine as an inverse agonist
  • Dosage & Administration for adults and children
  • Interaction with other medicinal products
  • Contraindications in patients with known hypersensitivity
  • Common side effects like nausea, headache, and fatigue
  • Use in special populations like renal and hepatic impaired patients
  • Storage conditions away from light and heat

Color Options

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Dimensions

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Functions

  • Relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria
  • Improves health-related quality of life and work/activity productivity
  • Blocks histamine that the body makes during an allergic reaction

Materials

  • Fexofenadine Hydrochloride

Technical Specifications

  • Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4
  • Chemical Structure: (Image of chemical structure provided)

Design Elements

  • Tablet form
  • Also available as a suspension for children

Usability Features

  • No sedative effects on the central nervous system
  • No significant effect on the ability to drive or use machines
  • Quick tips for consumption and side effects provided

Age Group

  • Adults
  • Children 12 years and older
  • Children 2 to 11 years
  • Children from 6 months to less than 2 years

Weight

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Volume

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Brand

  • Afexa

Model Number

  • 120 mg

Manufacturer

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Power Source

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Additional Features

  • Bioavailability and half-life altered in individuals with renal impairment
  • Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals over 65 years of age
  • Should be kept out of the reach of children
  • No sedating effects

Safety Features

  • Not to be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary
  • Not recommended for mothers breastfeeding their babies
  • Effects on ability to drive and use machines are unlikely

Customizable Options

  • N/A

Accessories Included

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Care and Cleaning

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Warranty

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Service and Support

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Product Information

  • No hepatic biotransformation, hence no interaction with other medicinal products through hepatic mechanisms
  • Coadministration with certain medicinal products can result in varied effects on the level of fexofenadine in plasma

Indications

  • Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
  • Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria

Dosage & Administration

  • Varied dosage for different age groups and conditions
  • Suspension form available for children
  • Different dosage in case of impaired renal function

Interaction

  • Interactions with medicinal products like erythromycin, ketoconazole, and antacids containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide
  • No interaction with omeprazole observed

Contraindications

  • Patients with known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients

Side Effects

  • Undesirable effects reported in clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance
  • Occurrence frequency and seriousness level mentioned for each side effect

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Limited data available on use during pregnancy and in nursing mothers
  • No human data on the effect on fertility available

Precautions & Warnings

  • Administered with care in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
  • Patients with a history of or ongoing cardiovascular disease should be warned about associated adverse reactions

Use in Special Populations

  • Pharmacokinetics altered in individuals with renal impairment and over 65 years of age

Overdose Effects

  • Reported effects of overdose include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and dry mouth
  • Standard measures and supportive treatment recommended

Therapeutic Class

  • Non-sedating antihistamines

Storage Conditions

  • Should be kept in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4
  • Chemical Structure: (Image of chemical structure provided)

Common Questions and Answers

  • Overview of the tablet as an antihistamine and its uses
  • Reported side effects and instructions for storage and disposal
  • Information about drowsiness, overdose, and quick tips for consumption

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