Tofen 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (14 x 15: ৳ 840.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate oral |
| Company | Beximco 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
- Inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
- Effective in preventing asthma attacks
- Long-term clinical trials studied
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: 1 mg twice daily with food
- Children above 3 years: 1 mg twice daily with food
- Elderly: Same as adult dose or as advised by the physician
Interaction
- Potentiate effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohols
- Reversible fall in platelet count observed with oral antidiabetic agents
Contraindications
- Avoid concomitant use with oral antidiabetic agents
- Recommendations for use in pregnancy or when breastfeeding can not be given
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Slight dizziness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation due to lack of evidence regarding teratogenic effects
Precautions & Warnings
- Continue previous treatment for a minimum of two weeks after starting Tofen
- Advisory against driving or operating machinery during initial days of treatment
- Advisory to avoid alcoholic drinks
Overdose Effects
- Confusion
- Headache
- Bradycardia
- Respiratory depression
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
- Chemical Structure Image available
Common Questions about Tofen 1 mg Tablet
- Treats allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis, asthma, and hives
- Indicated in bronchial asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hayfever, urticaria
- Pregnancy safety concerns
- Breastfeeding safety concerns
- No specific data on kidney function
- No specific data on liver function