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Rx
Generic:
Ketotifen
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Strip (10 Tablet)

৳ 4/unit

Pack: ৳ 40

At a glance

Ketotifen — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Ketotifen is the prescription medicine used to prevent the symptoms of asthma. It helps to reduce number and severity of the asthma attacks by decreasing inflammation (swelling) in the lungs. Ketotifen can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Do not miss even a single dose, if in any case you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember or better to skip the missed dose and continue with regular dosing. The most common side effects of this medicine include hyperactivity, irritability and sleep disturbance. Let your doctor know if you experience these symptoms but they are usually temporary. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that attention as medicine may cause dizziness. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or if the side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, or you have diabetes. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. This medicine is usually not safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding, ask from the doctor if required. The Ketotifen works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that may cause inflammation, spasm of muscles of the airways and other symptoms of asthma and allergies.

Indications

• Asthma

Mechanism of action

The Ketotifen works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that may cause inflammation, spasm of muscles of the airways and other symptoms of asthma and allergies.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ketotifen may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side effects

Common: • Hyperactivity • Irritation • Sleep disturbance

Precautions & warnings

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether Ketotifen alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Food interactions

[UNSAFE] Ketotifen may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Ketotifen may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Ketotifen is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Ketotifen in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Ketotifen in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

Skin allergy itching every two days can't. Like without medicine teczine 5mg Nad ketasma Dear PATIENT LCZ 5mg one tab at night for 15 days Piles and asthma both diseases, please suggest treatment For piles take pilex tablet 2 tablet twice, apply pilex ointment, and for asthma halleezy tablet 2 tablet twice, and syp halleezy 2 spoon twice is recommended Problem in respiratory catarrh like asthma along with sputum Take halleezy tablet 2 tablet twice, syp spasma 10 ml twice after meal with water Asthma &allergic cough increase in cold session. https://www.1mg.com/otc/asthomap-tablet-otc325864One ?one tablet morning & evening after taking food , use at least 1-2 months Chronic Cough cold and chest pain Also I am taking Montec Lc tablet ( OD) Allergic rhinitis can be associated with asthma. Get your chest and nose checked GASTRIC PROBLEM WEAKNESS OF BONES ASTHMA Take avipattikar churan 1 spoon twice with water before meal, asthiposhak tablet twice, vitamin D supplement if that is less Asthma problem with chest congestion and cold cough since age 12 https://www.1mg.com/otc/asthomap-tablet-otc325864One ?one tablet morning & evening after taking food , use at least 1-2 monthsUse this medicine along with your treatment Having sinus and breathing problem. Not asthma But feel releaf when i take tablet asmatide and associated with allergic bronchitis visit ent specialist near you for proper examination and further treatment

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.