Alerfex 180 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 160.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Kumudini pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis
- Improves health-related quality of life in allergic rhinitis patients
- Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Reduces the signs and symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Improves health-related quality of life in chronic idiopathic urticaria patients
Pharmacology
- H1 histamine receptor mediator of hypersensitivity and allergic reactions
- Inhibition of mast cells and basophils degranulation
- Prevention of histamine binding and downstream effects
- Selective affinity for H1 receptors
- No evidence of cross blood-brain barrier
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for adults and children 12 years and older
- Different dosage for impaired renal function
- Dosage for children from 2 to 11 years
Interaction
- Increase in fexofenadine level when coadministered with erythromycin or ketoconazole
- No interaction with omeprazole
- Reduction in bioavailability when coadministered with antacids
- Recommendation to keep 2 hours gap between Alerfex and antacids
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or its ingredients
Side Effects
- Common undesirable effects include headache, drowsiness, dizziness
- Uncommon effects include nausea and fatigue
- Post-marketing surveillance reported hypersensitivity reactions, insomnia, tachycardia, and diarrhea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data on use in pregnant women
- No data on human milk content after administration
- Not recommended for mothers breast-feeding their babies
Precautions & Warnings
- Limited data in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
- Adverse reactions associated with tachycardia and palpitations
- Unlikely to produce significant effects on ability to drive or use machines
Use in Special Populations
- Altered pharmacokinetics in renal impaired patients
- Limited effect on elderly patients
Overdose Effects
- Reported effects include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and dry mouth
- No clinically significant adverse reactions reported with high doses
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4
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