Filfresh 3 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.01 (5 x 10: ৳ 150.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Melatonin |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
Indications
- Regulation of sleep patterns
- Treatment for insomnia
- Stimulation of osteoblast cells for bone growth
- Regulating sleep patterns during menopause
- Management of sleep disturbances in ADHD
- Treatment for eating disorders
- Potential role in managing symptoms of anorexia
- Possible role in managing symptoms of sarcoidosis
Description
- Hormone secreted by the pineal gland
- Regulation of circadian rhythm
- Involvement in photic regulation
- Effect on female reproductive hormones
- Believed to have antioxidant effects
- Strengthening of the immune system
Pharmacology
- Binding with melatonin receptors
- Effects on neurotransmitter levels
- Impact on neural and endocrine signals
- Initiation and sustenance of sleep
- Circadian rhythm maintenance
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for insomnia
- Dosage for jet lag
- Dosage for sarcoidosis
- Dosage for depression
- Dosage for difficulty falling asleep
- Dosage for children (6 months to 14 years)
Interaction
- Reduction of antidepressant effects
- Reduced mouth movements with antipsychotic medications
- Improvement in sleep quality with benzodiazepines
- Impact on blood pressure medications
- Risk of increased bleeding with anticoagulants
- Impact on interleukin-2 treatment
- Effect on NSAIDs
- Interaction with steroids and immunosuppressants
- Potential benefits when combined with tamoxifen
- Influence of caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, and amphetamines
Contraindications
- Autoimmune diseases
Side Effects
- Headache
- Depression
- Drowsiness
- Impact on driving skills
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety and efficacy information not available
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential effects when combined with caffeine and fluvoxamine
- Potential decrease in antihypertensive effect of nifedipine
Overdose Effects
- Little to no evidence of major toxicities
Therapeutic Class
- Hormone preparations for other uses
- Oral nutritional preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep away from light
- Keep out of reach of children