Blextin 20 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 150.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Bilastine
Company	Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Blextin 10 mg tablet

Indications

Symptomatic treatment of allergic rhino conjunctivitis
Symptomatic treatment of urticaria
Relief of hay fever symptoms

Pharmacology

Potent non-sedating histamine antagonist
High affinity to H1 receptor
Excellent safety profile
Non-metabolized compound
Excretion by feces and urine

Dosage & Administration

20 mg tablet once daily for adults & adolescents
10 mg mouth dissolving tablet for children 6 to 11 years
4 ml once daily for children 2 to 11 years

Interaction

Increased concentration with ketoconazole, erythromycin, cyclosporine, or diltiazem
No potentiating effect with lorazepam
Similar psychomotor performance with alcohol intake

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients

Side Effects

Headache
Dizziness
Somnolence
Fatigue

Pregnancy & Lactation

Preferable to avoid use during pregnancy
Consideration of benefit for breast-feeding

Precautions & Warnings

Rare occurrence of drowsiness
No dosage adjustment in patients with renal impairment
No clinically relevant influence of liver function on metabolism

Use in Special Populations

Not established in children under 2 years
Limited clinical experience in children aged 2 to 5 years

Overdose Effects

Two times higher frequency of adverse events at 10 to 11 times therapeutic dose
No serious adverse events reported

Therapeutic Class

Non-sedating antihistamines

Storage Conditions

Below 30°C temperature
Protected from light and moisture
Keep out of reach of children

Chemical Structure

Molecular Formula: C28H37N3O3

Common Questions about Blextin 20 mg Tablet

Indication as H1 receptor antagonist
Limited information on pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings
Caution with alcohol intake
Need for dose adjustment in kidney and liver impairment

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