Ketorif 1 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate oral |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Ketorif 1mg/5ml Syrup
- Antihistamine Medication
- Mast Cell Stabilizer
- Allergic Conditions
- Conjunctivitis
- Asthma
- Urticaria
- Neurofibroma
- Bronchial Asthma
- Rhinitis
- Hayfever
Indications
- Prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma
- Symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions
- Alleviating complications of neurofibroma
- Symptomatic treatment of allergies like hayfever and urticaria
Mode of Action
- Anti-allergic properties
- Antihistamine properties
- Anti-anaphylactic properties
- Inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
- Mast cell stabilizer
- Experimental investigations in asthmatic subjects
- Long-term clinical trials
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: 1mg twice daily with food
- Children above 3 years: 1mg twice daily with food
- Elderly: Same as adult dose or as advised by the physician
- Dose adjustment 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
- No evidence of teratogenic effect
- Recommendations for pregnancy and breastfeeding not available
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of teratogenic effect
- Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Continuation of previous treatment for minimum two weeks after starting Ketorif
- Possible exacerbation of asthma
- Systemic corticosteroids and ACTH use
- Specific antimicrobial therapy for intercurrent infection
- Impairment of reactions at the beginning of treatment
- Avoidance of alcoholic drinks
- Potentiation of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohol
Overdose Effects
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Bradycardia
- Respiratory depression
- Gastric lavage or emesis recommended
- General supportive treatment
Therapeutic Class
Cromoglycate & related drugs
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C19H19NOS
- Chemical Structure Image: Link to image provided
Common Questions
- What is Ketorif 1mg/5ml Syrup?
- Indications of Ketorif 1mg/5ml Syrup
- Pregnancy warnings for Asthafen 1mg tablet
- Breast-feeding warnings
- Impact on kidney function
- Impact on liver function