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 |
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