Bilahist 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bilastine |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Allergic rhino conjunctivitis (seasonal and perennial)
- Urticaria
- Symptomatic relief of hay fever
- Relief of symptoms such as sneezing, itchy, runny, blocked nose, red and watery eyes
Pharmacology
- Potent non-sedating histamine antagonist
- High affinity to H1 receptor
- Selective action
- Excellent safety profile
- Favorable pharmacokinetic characteristics
- Excretion by feces and urine
Dosage & Administration
- Adults & adolescents: 20 mg tablet once daily
- Swallow with water on an empty stomach
- Children 6 to 11 years: 10 mg mouth dissolving tablet
- Children 2 to 11 years: 4 ml once daily
Interaction
- Increased concentration with ketoconazole, erythromycin, cyclosporine, or diltiazem
- No significant impact on safety profile with concomitant medications
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 possibility of drowsiness
- No dosage adjustment for elderly patients
- No dosage adjustment for patients with severe renal impairment
- No clinically relevant influence of liver function changes
Use in Special Populations
- Not established for children under 2 years of age
- Limited clinical experience in children aged 2 to 5 years
Overdose Effects
- Increased frequency of adverse events at high doses
- No serious adverse events reported
- No significant prolongation in QTc interval
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C28H37N3O3
- Chemical Structure Image: [Link to image]
Common Questions
- What is Bilahist 20 mg Tablet?
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- Breast-feeding warnings
- Safety with alcohol
- Effect on kidney function
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