Tifsi 1 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate oral |
| Company | Silco pharmaceutical ltd |
| Also available as |
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 and urticaria
Pharmacology
- Ketotifen has anti-allergic properties
- Properties of an antihistamine
- Marked anti-anaphylactic properties
- Effective in preventing asthmatic attacks
- Exerts sustained inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
- Effective in reducing asthma attacks
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: 1 mg twice daily with food, may increase to 2 mg twice daily in severe cases
- Children above 3 years: 1 mg twice daily with food
- Elderly: Same as adult dose or as advised by the physician
Interaction
- Potentiates effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohol
- Reversible fall in platelet count observed in few patients receiving Tifsi concomitantly with oral antidiabetic agents
Contraindications
- Avoid concomitant use with oral antidiabetic agents
- No evidence of teratogenic effect, but recommendations for use in pregnancy or when breastfeeding cannot be given
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Slight dizziness (isolated cases)
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of teratogenic effects, but not recommended during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Continue previous treatment for a minimum of two weeks after starting Tifsi to avoid exacerbation of asthma
- Avoid driving or operating machinery during the first day of treatment
- Avoid alcoholic drinks
- Potentiates the effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohol
Overdose Effects
- Confusion
- 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 available [Image link]
Common Questions about Tifsi 1 mg/5 ml Syrup
- Antihistamine medication and mast cell stabilizer used to treat allergic conditions
- Indicated in bronchial asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hayfever, and urticaria