Bilosen 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bilastine |
| Company | Novatek pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
- Symptomatic treatment of urticaria
- Relief of hay fever symptoms
Pharmacology
- Potent non-sedating histamine antagonist
- High affinity to H1 receptor
- Selectivity for H1 receptor over other receptors
- Safety profile
- Favorable pharmacokinetic characteristics
- Non-metabolized active substance
- Elimination by feces and urine
Dosage & Administration
- 20 mg tablet for adults & adolescents
- 10 mg mouth dissolving tablet for children 6 to 11 years
- 4 ml dose for children 2 to 11 years
Interaction
- Increased concentration with ketoconazole, erythromycin, cyclosporine, or diltiazem
- No adverse effect with alcohol intake
- No potentiation of CNS effects with lorazepam intake
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Fatigue
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data on use in pregnant women
- Preferable to avoid use during pregnancy
- Decision regarding breastfeeding to be made considering benefits for child and mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare possibility of drowsiness affecting driving or machine usage
- Similar efficacy and safety in elderly patients
- No dosage adjustment necessary in renal impairment
- Negligible influence of liver function on elimination
Use in Special Populations
- Not established efficacy and safety in children under 2 years
- Limited clinical experience in children aged 2 to 5 years
Overdose Effects
- Higher frequency of adverse events at doses 10 to 11 times the therapeutic dose
- Most frequently reported adverse reactions: dizziness, headache, nausea
- No serious adverse events or significant QTc interval prolongation reported
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Temperature should be kept below 30°C
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C28H37N3O3
Common Questions about Bilosen 20 mg Tablet
- H1 receptor antagonist for treating allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and urticaria
- Limited data on pregnancy warnings
- Lack of information on breast-feeding warnings
- Avoid excessive alcohol intake
- Consultation required for dose adjustment in kidney diseases
- Consultation required for liver function impact
- Quick tips for usage and precautions