Ebastel Tablets / Film-coated

Ebastine
10mg
ALMIRALL, S.A
Pack size 20's (10's Blister x 2)
Dispensing mode POM
Source SPAIN
AgentAL BAKER TRADING EST.
Retail Price 41.00 AED

Indications

Ebastel Tablets / Film-coated is used for: Allergic rhinitis, Allergic conditions, Chronic idiopathic urticaria

Adult Dose

Oral Allergic conditions Adult: 10-20 mg once daily.

Child Dose

Oral Allergic conditions Child: >6 yr: 5 mg once daily.

Renal Dose

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity, cardiac arrhythmias.

Precautions

Caution is advised when used in hepatic impairment, renal insufficiency, QTc interval prolongation. Pregnancy, lactation.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Concomitant use of ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin or erythromycin may increase plasma levels of ebastine and cause QTc interval prolongation.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Ebastine : Headache, dry mouth, drowsiness, pharyngitis, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, asthenia, epistaxis, rhinitis, sinusitis, nausea, insomnia.

Mechanism of Action

Ebastine, a piperidine derivative, is a long-acting, nonsedating, second-generation histamine receptor antagonist that binds preferentially to peripheral H1 receptors. It is metabolised to active metabolite, carebastine. It has antihistaminic, antiallergic activity and prevents histamine-induced bronchoconstriction. It does not have significant sedative or antimuscarinic actions.

Note

Ebastel 10mg Tablets / Film-coated manufactured by ALMIRALL, S.A. Its generic name is Ebastine. Ebastel is availble in United Arab Emirates. Farmaco UAE drug index information on Ebastel Tablets / Film-coated is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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