Tifen 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate oral |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma
- Symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions including rhinitis and conjunctivitis
- Alleviating the complications of itching, pain, and tenderness associated with neurofibroma
- Symptomatic treatment of allergy such as hayfever, urticaria
Pharmacology
- Anti-allergic properties
- Antihistamine properties
- Anti-anaphylactic properties
- Sustained inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
- Effective in preventing asthma attacks
- Progressive reduction of corticosteroids and/or bronchodilators
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: 1 mg twice daily with food
- Children above 3 years: 1 mg twice daily with food
- Use in elderly same as adult dose
Interaction
- Potentiate the effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohols
- Reversible fall in the platelet count observed with oral antidiabetic agents
- Avoid concomitant use with oral antidiabetic agents
Contraindications
- Avoid in combination with oral antidiabetic agents
- No evidence of teratogenic effect, but recommendations for use in pregnancy or when breastfeeding not given
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Slight dizziness at the beginning of treatment
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation due to lack of evidence
Precautions & Warnings
- Continue previous treatment for a minimum of two weeks after starting
- Possible difficulty in driving or operating machinery at the beginning of treatment
- Potentiate the effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohol
- Supplement Tifen treatment with specific antimicrobial therapy if intercurrent infection occurs
Overdose Effects
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Bradycardia
- Respiratory depression
- General supportive treatment recommended
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 Tifen 1 mg Tablet
- Tifen 1 mg Tablet is an antihistamine medication and a mast cell stabilizer used to treat allergic conditions
- Indicated in bronchial asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hayfever, urticaria
Commonly Asked Questions
- Pregnancy warnings
- Breast-feeding warnings
- Effect on kidney function
- Effect on liver function