Blast 20 mg (Tablet)

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

Category Details
Generic Bilastine
Company General pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Blast 10 mg tablet Blast 125 mg oral solution

Indications

  • Symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
  • Symptomatic treatment of urticaria
  • Relief of hay fever symptoms

Pharmacology

  • Potent non-sedating histamine antagonist
  • Selective high affinity to H1 receptor
  • Excellent safety profile
  • Favorable pharmacokinetic characteristics
  • Non-metabolized to be active
  • Excretion by feces and urine

Dosage and Administration

  • 20 mg tablet for adults and adolescents
  • 10 mg mouth dissolving tablet for children (6-11 years)
  • 4 ml dose for children (2-11 years)

Interaction

  • Increased concentration with ketoconazole, erythromycin, cyclosporine or diltiazem
  • No affect on psychomotor performance with alcohol intake
  • No potentiation of CNS effects with lorazepam

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients

Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Somnolence
  • Fatigue

Pregnancy and Lactation

  • Limited data on use in pregnant women
  • Preferable to avoid use during pregnancy
  • Consideration of benefit for both child and mother during breast-feeding

Precautions and Warnings

  • Rare possibility of drowsiness affecting driving or machine use
  • Similar efficacy and safety in elderly patients
  • No dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
  • Not recommended for use in children under 2 years

Use in Special Populations

  • Efficacy and safety not established in children under 2 years and limited experience in children (2-5 years)

Overdose Effects

  • Increased frequency of adverse events with high doses
  • Reported adverse reactions include dizziness, headache, nausea
  • No serious adverse events or significant QTc interval prolongation

Therapeutic Class

  • Non-sedating antihistamines

Storage Conditions

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

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C28H37N3O3
  • Chemical Structure Image: URL

Common Questions

  • Description of Blast 20 mg Tablet
  • Pregnancy warnings
  • Breast-feeding warnings
  • Safety with alcohol
  • Effect on kidney function
  • Effect on liver function
  • Quick Tips for usage

Common Questions Details

  • Limited information available for pregnancy warnings
  • Advised to consult doctor before use during breast-feeding
  • Avoid excessive alcohol intake
  • Importance of consulting a doctor for kidney and liver function impact
  • Prescribed for relief of allergy symptoms with caution for driving or concentration
  • Advice to stop taking before allergy test

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