Rudine 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (30's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Rupatadine fumarate |
| Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
Title
- Rudine 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Antihistamine
Indications
- Symptomatic treatment of Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Urticaria
Pharmacology
- Long-acting non-sedative antagonist of histamine H1-receptors
- Antagonizes platelet activating factor (PAF)
- Inhibition of degranulation of mast cells
- Inhibition of release of cytokines
Dosage & Administration
- Adults and adolescents (over 12 years): 10 mg once a day
- Children aged 2 to 11 years: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) for children weighing 25 kg or more
- Children aged 2 to 11 years: 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 ml) for children weighing equal or more than 10 kg to less than 25 kg
Interaction
- Concomitant administration of 20 mg Rudine with ketoconazole or erythromycin increases systemic exposure
- Contraindicated with grapefruit and grapefruit juice
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Rupatadine or any of the excipients
Side Effects
- Asthenia
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Appetite increased
- Arthralgia
- Back pain
- Concentration impaired
- Constipation
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Dry throat
- Epistaxis
- Fever
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Increased risk of infection
- Irritability
- Malaise
- Myalgia
- Nasal dryness
- Nausea
- Oropharyngeal pain
- Rash
- Thirst
- Vomiting
- Weight increased
- Palpitations
- Tachycardia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy unless potential benefit outweighs potential risk
- Not recommended during lactation unless potential benefits for the mother justify potential risk to the infant
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with known prolongation of the QT interval
- Use with caution in elderly patients
- Not recommended in patients with impaired kidney or liver function
Use in Special Populations
- Elderly: Use with caution without dose adjustment
- Children: Safety and efficacy not established in patients less than 12 years of age
- Patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency: Not recommended without relevant clinical data
Overdose Effects
- Most common adverse reaction is somnolence
- Symptomatic treatment and supportive measures required for accidental ingestion of very high doses
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool & dry place below 30°C
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C26H26ClN3
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