Alarid 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate oral |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma
- Symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions including rhinitis and conjunctivitis
- Alleviating itching, pain, and tenderness associated with neurofibroma
- Symptomatic treatment of allergy such as hayfever and urticaria
Pharmacology
- Anti-allergic properties
- Antihistamine properties
- Anti-anaphylactic properties
- Inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
- Prevention of asthmatic attacks
- Long-term clinical trials efficacy
- Progressive reduction of corticosteroids and bronchodilators
Dosage and administration
- Adults: 1 mg twice daily with food
- Increased dose to 2 mg twice daily in severe cases
- Children above 3 years: 1 mg twice daily with food
- Reduced initial dose for easily sedated patients
Interaction
- Potentiation of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohols
- Reversible fall in platelet count with oral antidiabetic agents
Contraindications
- Reversible fall in platelet count with oral antidiabetic agents
- Uncertain safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Side effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
Pregnancy and lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions and warnings
- Continue previous treatment for at least two weeks after starting Alarid
- Careful driving or operation of machinery during initial treatment
- Avoid alcoholic drinks
- Potentiation of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohol
Overdose effects
- Confusion
- Headache
- Bradycardia
- Respiratory depression
- General supportive treatment
Therapeutic class
- Cromoglycate & related drugs
Storage conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protect from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical structure
- Molecular formula: C19H19NOS
Common questions about alarid 1 mg tablet
- Antihistamine medication and mast cell stabilizer
- Indicated in bronchial asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hayfever, and urticaria