Zadit 1 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 65.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate oral |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
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 and urticaria
Pharmacology
- Anti-allergic properties
- Antihistamine properties
- Anti-anaphylactic properties
- Inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
- Sustained inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
- Effective in preventing asthmatic attacks
- Reduction in severity and duration of asthma attacks
- Long-term clinical trials
- Progressive reduction of corticosteroids and/or bronchodilators
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose: 1 mg twice daily with food
- Possible increase to 2 mg twice daily in severe cases
- Children above 3 years: 1 mg twice daily with food
- Starting treatment with 0.5 to 1 mg at night for sedated patients
- Elderly dose: Same as adult dose or as advised by the physician
Interaction
- Potentiation effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohols
- Reversible fall in platelet count when taken concomitantly with oral antidiabetic agents
Contraindications
- Reversible fall in platelet count when taken concomitantly with oral antidiabetic agents
- Recommendation against use in pregnancy and breastfeeding due to lack of evidence of teratogenic effect
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Slight dizziness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Continuation of previous treatment for at least two weeks after starting the medication to avoid exacerbation of asthma
- Supplementation with specific antimicrobial therapy in case of intercurrent infection
- Impaired reactions during the first day of treatment
- Warning against taking charge of vehicle or machinery until effects are known
- Advice to avoid alcoholic drinks
Overdose Effects
- Features may include confusion, drowsiness, headache, bradycardia, and respiratory depression
- Recommended elimination with 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: [Link to image of chemical structure]
Common Questions
- Use in allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis, asthma, and urticaria
- Potential unsafety during pregnancy
- Unknown effects during breastfeeding
- Uncertain impact on kidney function
- Uncertain impact on liver function