Ketoxen 1 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate oral |
| Company | Astra biopharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Ketoxen 1 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Antihistamine medication and mast cell stabilizer
- Used to treat allergic conditions like conjunctivitis, asthma, and urticaria (hives)
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 allergies such as hayfever and urticaria
Pharmacology
- Anti-allergic properties
- Properties of an antihistamine
- Marked anti-anaphylactic properties
- Sustained inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: 1 mg twice daily with food, may be increased to 2 mg in severe cases
- Children (above 3 years): 1 mg twice daily with food
- Elderly: Same as adult dose or as advised by the physician
Interaction
- May potentiate the effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohols
- Reversible fall in platelet count observed with concomitant use of oral antidiabetic agents
Contraindications
- Avoid concomitant use with oral antidiabetic agents
- Not recommended during pregnancy or when breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Slight dizziness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Continue previous treatment for a minimum of two weeks after starting Ketoxen
- Possibility of exacerbation of asthma
- Advisory against operating vehicles or machinery during the first day of treatment
- Avoid alcoholic drinks
Overdose Effects
- Confusion
- Headache
- Bradycardia
- Respiratory depression
Therapeutic Class
- Cromoglycate and related drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place, protect from light
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C19H19NOS
- Chemical Structure Image: See provided link
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