Asthafen 1mg Tablet (Ketotifen)

Description

Asthafen 1 Tablet is a medicine used to treat allergic symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis. These symptoms include nasal congestion, runny itchy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and itchy, red, eyes, etc. It also used for the treatment of asthma attacks, bronchial asthma, and especially mild atopic asthma in children. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 3 years of age.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Asthafen 1 Tablet
Ketasma Tablet
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Ketovent Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Zerosma 1 Tablet
Wockhardt Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Asthafen 1 Tablet
Irritability
Inability to sleep
Nervousness
Dizziness
Dry mouth
Bladder infection
Headache
Nausea or Vomiting
Diarrhea
Drowsiness
Changes in weight
Fever

Uses of Asthafen 1 Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Asthma prophylaxis
This medicine is used along with other medicines for the prevention of asthma attacks. It is not helpful in the treatment of an acute asthma attack.
Allergic Rhinitis
This medicine is used to relieve symptoms such as sneezing; runny, stuffy, or itchy nose; watery eyes; eye itching; etc. associated with allergic rhinitis.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to ketotifen or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Driving or operating machinery
This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Seizures
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of seizure disorders due to the increased risk of recurrent seizures. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of the patient’s condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 3 years of age due to safety and efficacy clinically have not been established.
Other diseases
Report the past/present incidence of all diseases including heart and blood vessel disorder, electrolyte imbalance, any disease associated with the thyroid and other glands, etc to the doctor. All the other conditions should be considered before therapy with this medicine is initiated.
Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, headache, difficulty in concentration, impaired judgment, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
antihistamines
Antidepressants
Anticoagulants
Amphetamine
Oral Antidiabetic Agents
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take this medicine exactly as directed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.