Ziten 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (100's pack: ৳ 200.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate oral |
| Company | Pharmadesh laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma
- Symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions including rhinitis and conjunctivitis
- Alleviating complications of itching, pain, and tenderness associated with neurofibroma
- Symptomatic treatment of allergy such as hayfever and urticaria
Pharmacology
- Anti-allergic properties
- Prophylactic treatment of asthma
- Antihistamine properties
- Anti-anaphylactic properties
- Inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
- Sustained mast cell stabilization
- Reduction of asthma attacks
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose: 1 mg twice daily with food, may increase to 2 mg in severe cases
- Children above 3 years: 1 mg twice daily with food
- Elderly use: Same as adult dose or as advised by the physician
Interaction
- Potentiate effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohols
- Reversible fall in platelet count with oral antidiabetic agents
Contraindications
- Avoid concomitant use with oral antidiabetic agents
- Not recommended during pregnancy or when breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Slight dizziness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Continue previous treatment for at least two weeks after starting Ziten
- Avoid alcoholic drinks
- May impair reactions, caution with vehicle or machinery
- Potentiate effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohol
Overdose Effects
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- 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
Common Questions about Ziten 1 mg Tablet
- Antihistamine medication and mast cell stabilizer
- Indicated in bronchial asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hayfever, and urticaria
- May be unsafe during pregnancy
- No human and animal studies available for breast-feeding, consult doctor