Ketomax 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate oral |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| 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, urticaria
Pharmacology
- Anti-allergic properties
- Antihistamine properties
- Anti-anaphylactic properties
- Sustained inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
- Effective in preventing asthmatic attacks
- Reduction of asthma attacks in long-term clinical trials
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 1 mg twice daily with food, may increase to 2 mg in severe cases
- Children above 3 years: 1 mg twice daily with food
- Use in elderly: Same as adult dose or as advised by the physician
Interaction
- Potentiate effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohols
- Reversible fall in platelet count observed with oral antidiabetic agents
Contraindications
- Avoid concomitant use with oral antidiabetic agents
- No evidence of teratogenic effect, but not recommended during pregnancy or when breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Slight dizziness at the beginning of treatment
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of teratogenic effect, but not recommended during pregnancy or lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Continue previous treatment for a minimum of two weeks after starting Ketomax to avoid exacerbation of asthma
- Advisory to avoid alcoholic drinks
- Potentiate effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohol
Overdose Effects
- Confusion
- Headache
- Bradycardia
- Respiratory depression
- Recommended gastric lavage or general supportive treatment
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 Image URL
Common Questions
- What is Ketomax 1 mg Tablet? - Antihistamine medication and mast cell stabilizer for allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis, asthma, and urticaria (hives)
- Pregnancy warnings
- Breast-feeding warnings
- Impact on kidney function
- Impact on liver function