Toma 1 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate oral |
| Company | Navana 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
- Prevention of asthmatic attacks
- Effectiveness in reducing asthma attacks
- Progressive reduction of corticosteroids and/or bronchodilators
- Prophylactic activity taking several weeks to become fully established
- Ineffectiveness in aborting established attacks of asthma
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 1 mg twice daily with food, may be increased to 2 mg in severe cases
- Children above 3 years: 1 mg twice daily with food, potentially starting with 0.5 to 1 mg at night for sedation concerns
- Elderly dosage: Similar to adult dose or as advised by physician
Interaction
- Potentiation of effects with sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohol
- Reversible fall in platelet count observed with concomitant use of oral antidiabetic agents
Contraindications
- Reversible fall in platelet count observed with concomitant use of oral antidiabetic agents
- No evidence of teratogenic effect, but recommendations for use in pregnancy or when breastfeeding cannot be given
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Isolated cases of dry mouth
- Isolated cases of slight dizziness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of teratogenic effect, but not recommended during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Importance of continuing previous treatment for a minimum of two weeks after starting Toma
- Potential exacerbation of asthma if previous treatment is not continued
- Possible existence of adrenocortical insufficiency in steroid-dependent patients
- Warning regarding impairment of reactions during initial treatment days
- Advice to avoid alcoholic drinks
Overdose Effects
- Features may include confusion, drowsiness, headache, bradycardia, respiratory depression
- Recommendations for gastric lavage or emesis
- 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
- Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-649-ketotifen-fumarate-oral-chemical-structure-WOrxlxSmVByavydbYqzn.svg
Common Questions
- Use to treat allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis, asthma, and hives
- Indicated in bronchial asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hayfever, and urticaria
- Potential risks during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Unknown effects on kidney and liver function