Fexofast 120

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The class of drugs known as antihistamines includes Fexofast 120. It is employed in the treatment of a number of allergic diseases, including hay fever, conjunctivitis, and some skin reactions like eczema, hives, and reactions to bites and stings. Additionally, it stops itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes.

Medicine Overview

Indications of Fexofast 120 mg:
Allergic rhinitis: In adults and children 12 years of age and older, Fexofast 120 mg is recommended for the alleviation of seasonal and persistent allergic rhinitis symptoms. Sneezing, rhinorrhea, lacrimation, itchy, red eyes, and itchy nose, palate, and throat are symptoms that can be properly addressed. Both work/activity productivity and health-related quality of life are enhanced with fexofenadine. For the treatment of the symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children 12 years of age and older, fexofenadine is recommended. The number of wheals and pruritus associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria are dramatically decreased by fexofenadine. Both work/activity productivity and health-related quality of life are enhanced with fexofenadine.

Theropeutic Class"
Non-sedating antihistamines

Pharmacology:
A selective peripheral H1-receptor antagonist, Fexofast 120 mg is an antihistamine. After oral administration, it is quickly absorbed and reaches peak plasma concentration in 2 to 3 hours. The blood-brain barrier does not appear to be crossed by it.

Dosage & Administration of Fexofast 120 mg:
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis-Adults and children 12 years and older: Tablet: 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg once daily or 180 mg once daily

In case of impaired renal function: 60 mg once daily Children from 6 to 11 years: Tablet: 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily

In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg once daily Children from 2 to 11 years Suspension: 30 mg or 5 ml twice daily

In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg or 5 ml once daily

Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria-Adults and children 12 years and older: Tablet: 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg once daily or 180 mg once daily In case of impaired renal function: 60 mg once daily Children from 6 to 11 years: Tablet: 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily

In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg once daily Children from 6 months to less than 2 years: Suspension: 15 mg or 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) twice daily

In case of impaired renal function: 15 mg or 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) once daily Children from 2 to 11 years: Suspension: 30 mg or 5 ml (1 tsp) twice daily

In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg or 5 ml (1 tsp) once daily

Dosage of Fexofast 120 mg:
Allergic Rhinitis-Adults and children 12 years and older: Tablet: 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg once daily or 180 mg once daily In case of impaired renal function: 60 mg once daily Children from 6 to 11 years: Tablet: 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg once daily Children from 2 to 11 years Suspension: 30 mg or 5 ml twice daily In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg or 5 ml once daily Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria-Adults and children 12 years and older: Tablet: 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg once daily or 180 mg once daily In case of impaired renal function: 60 mg once daily Children from 6 to 11 years: Tablet: 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg once daily Children from 6 months to less than 2 years: Suspension: 15 mg or 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) twice daily In case of impaired renal function: 15 mg or 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) once daily Children from 2 to 11 years: Suspension: 30 mg or 5 ml (1 tsp) twice daily In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg or 5 ml (1 tsp) once daily

Interaction of Fexofast 120 mg:
As fexofenadine does not go through hepatic biotransformation, hepatic processes cannot be used to interact with other medications. It has been discovered that co-administration of Fexofast 120 mg with erythromycin or ketoconazole causes a 2- to 3-fold increase in fexofenadine levels in plasma. When compared to the medication given separately, the adjustments had no influence on the QT interval and were not followed by an increase in unfavorable reactions. There was no evidence of a connection between fexofenadine and omeprazole. However, there was a decrease in bioavailability when Fexofast 120 mg was administered 15 minutes before an antacid comprising gels of aluminum and magnesium hydroxide, most likely as a result of binding in the gastrointestinal tract. It is advised to wait two hours between the time Fexofast 120 mg is administered and aluminum and magnesium hydroxide-containing antacids.

Contraindications:
Those with known hypersensitivity to Fexofast 120 mg or any of its components should not use it.

Side Effects

Cerebral pain
Weakness
Laziness
Sickness
Dry mouth
Gastrointestinal unsettling influences.

Precautions

There is little information on elderly persons and patients with renal or hepatic impairment, as is the case with the majority of new medications. In these particular categories, Fexofast 120 mg administration needs to be done carefully. Antihistamines as a class of medication have been linked to adverse responses such as tachycardia and palpitations, so patients with a history of active cardiovascular disease should be informed of this. Impacts on the capacity to operate machinery and drive: Fexofenadine hydrochloride tablets are unlikely to have an impact on one's ability to drive or operate machinery based on the pharmacodynamic profile and recorded adverse events. Fexofenadine has not been found to significantly affect the central nervous system's ability to function in objective testing. This entails that patients can operate a vehicle or complete other demanding jobs. Therefore, it is advisable to examine the individual response before driving or undertaking difficult duties in order to recognize sensitive individuals who have an unusual reaction to the medication.