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Blazen

bilastine

Manufacturer:

Ajanta Pharma Phil

Distributor:

Ajanta Pharma Phil
Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Bilastine
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (seasonal & perennial) & urticaria.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & adolescent ≥12 yr 20 mg once daily.
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Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after intake of food or fruit juice.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
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Special Precautions
Avoid co-administration w/ P-gp inhibitors eg, ketoconazole, erythromycin, cyclosporine, ritonavir or diltiazem in patients w/ moderate or severe renal impairment. Advise patient not to drive or use machines until response to bilastine is established. Preferable to avoid use during pregnancy. Continue/discontinue breastfeeding or discontinue/abstain from therapy. Not to be used in childn <6 yr & <20 kg.
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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
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Adverse Reactions
Headache. Adult & adolescent 12-17 yr: Somnolence, dizziness; fatigue. Childn 2-11 yr: Rhinitis; allergic conjunctivitis; abdominal pain/upper abdominal pain.
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Drug Interactions
Reduced oral bioavailability w/ food. Decreased bioavailability w/ grapefruit juice; may also apply to other fruit juices. Potential decreased plasma conc w/ medicinal products that are substrates or inhibitors of OATP1A2 eg, ritonavir or rifampicin. Increased AUC & Cmax w/ ketoconazole or erythromycin. Potential increased plasma conc w/ P-gp substrates or inhibitors eg, cyclosporine. Increased Cmax w/ diltiazem.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Antihistamines & Antiallergics
ATC Classification
R06AX29 - bilastine ; Belongs to the class of other antihistamines for systemic use.
Regulatory Classification
Rx
Presentation/Packing
Form
Blazen tab 20 mg
Packing/Price
100's (P23/tab);30's (P23/tab)