International Brand Name:
Rupafin,Alergoliban,Rinialer,Pafinur,Rupax,Ralif
In treatment of:
Treatment of allergic condition
Adverse Effects:
Sleepiness Weakness Fatigue Dry mouth Pharyngitis Dyspepsia Increase in appetite Rhinitis
Contraiindication:
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Rupatadine or any of the excipients.
Special Precaution:
Renal insufficiency Hepatic insufficiency
Interaction:
Co-administration of 20 mg Rupatadine with the known CYP3A4 inhibitors Ketoconazole (200 mg,once daily) Ketoconazole inhibits both the presystemic and systemic metabolism of Rupatadine, increasing about 10-fold the exposure of unchanged drug and decreasing the exposure of metabolites.
Servings:
Oral- Adult and children (>12yrs) -10mg once daily.