Duvent

Tablet

Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Generic:

Rupatadine Fumarate

Weight:

10 mg

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? 10.00

Single	? 10.00
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Generic

Rupatadine Fumarate

Indications

Rupatadine is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Urticaria.

Pharmacology

Rupatadine is a long-acting, non-sedative antagonist of histamine H1-receptors. It also antagonizes the platelet activating factor (PAF). Both histamine and PAF cause broncho constriction which leads to an increase in the vascular permeability and act as a mediator in the inflammatory process. With the dual mode of action, Rupatadine shows better therapeutic effect than an isolated antihistamine. Rupatadine possesses other anti allergic properties such as the inhibition of the degranulation of mast cells induced by immunological and non immunological stimuli and inhibition of the release of cytokines, particularly of the tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF ?) in human mastocytes and monocytes.

Dosage Administration

Adults and adolescents (over 12 years): The recommended dose is 10 mg once a day. Rupatadine may be taken with or without food. Children aged 2 to 11 years: Children weighing 25 kg or more: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) of the oral solution once daily with or without food. Children weighing equal or more than 10 kg to less than 25 kg: 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 ml) oral solution once daily with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Rupatadine or to any of the excipients.

Side Effects

Common: Asthenia, dizziness, drowsiness. Uncommon: Appetite increased, arthralgia, back pain, concentration impaired, constipation, cough, diarrhea, dry throat, epistaxis, fever, gastrointestinal discomfort, increased risk of infection, irritability, malaise, myalgia, nasal dryness, nausea, oropharyngeal pain, rash, thirst, vomiting, weight increased. Rare: Palpitations, tachycardia.

Pregnancy And Lactation

There is no clinical data available on the exposure of Rupatadine during pregnancy. Pregnant women should therefore not use Rupatadine unless the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk for the infant. No information is available, whether Rupatadine is excreted in the mother's milk. Therefore, it should not be used during lactation, unless the potential benefits for the mother justify the potential risk to the infant.

Therapeutic

Non-sedating antihistamines

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