Blast 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bilastine |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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