Alvastin5mg/5ml
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Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Alvastin may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Alvastin during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Alvastin during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Alvastin may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Alvastin in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Alvastin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Alvastin belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like it... View More
Uses of Alvastin
- Allergic conditions
Side effects of Alvastin
- Sleepiness
How to use Alvastin
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. Alvastin may be taken with... View More
How Alvastin works
Alvastin is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messeng... View More
What if you forget to take Alvastin?
If you miss a dose of Alvastin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your ... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Alvastin to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Alvastin at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Indication
Allergic rhinitis, Allergic conditions, Chronic idiopathic urticaria
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Allergic conditions Adult: 10-20 mg once daily.
Child Dose
Oral Allergic conditions Child: >6 yr: 5 mg once daily.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity, cardiac arrhythmias.
Mode of Action
Ebastine, a piperidine derivative, is a long-acting, nonsedating, second-generation histamine receptor antagonist that binds preferentially to periphera... View More
Precaution
Caution is advised when used in hepatic impairment, renal insufficiency, QTc interval prolongation. Pregnancy, lactation.
Side Effect
Headache, dry mouth, drowsiness, pharyngitis, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, asthenia, epistaxis, rhinitis, sinusitis, nausea, insomnia.
Interaction
Concomitant use of ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin or erythromycin may increase plasma levels of ebastine and cause QTc interval prolongation... View More
Alternative brand for Alvastin
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