Ketotifen is an excellent antiallergic. It is important to know the dose of its administration, so as not to complicate the side effects of the drug. Indications for use Ketotifen - a fairly wide range of diseases and conditions of an allergic nature.
The mechanism of action of the drug Ketotifen
This drug inhibits the production of histamine. Due to the suppression of the current of calcium ions and the stabilization of membranes of mast cells, the inhibition of the release of histamine and other mediators occurs.
The use of ketotifen tablets helps to reduce the accumulated in the airways eosinophils, which during the allergy are produced much more. They also help to eliminate the asthmatic reaction to the allergen, both at early and later stages.
This drug also has a sedative effect and soothes the nervous system. Although with his admission may manifest quite strong drowsiness, which is bad for the patient's performance.
Indications for use of Ketotifen
Due to its antihistaminic and membrane-stabilizing properties, Ketotifen has a number of indications in which it is strongly recommended by doctors:
- atopic bronchial asthma;
- allergic bronchitis;
- allergic rhinitis ;
- hay fever (hay fever);
- allergic conjunctivitis;
- atopic dermatitis;
- hives.
Sometimes doctors can prescribe this remedy for relieving spasm of the bronchi. It is well absorbed into the blood and then excreted from the body due to metabolism. Often the drug is used in the period of asthma attacks.
How to take Ketotifen?
It is worth saying that the exact dose of medicine can be prescribed only by a doctor. In doing so, he will proceed from the testimony of a physical examination of the patient and the severity of the problem. The instructions also indicate the optimal dose for the most common diseases.
The drug is recommended to be consumed during a meal, with a small amount of water. Since one tablet contains 1 milligram of the drug, it is recommended to take it twice a day.
Most people are interested in how long to take Ketotifen to get a lasting effect. It is difficult to answer here. The fact is that in just two weeks, the first improvement may occur, but after this happens, the patient can stop taking the pills, and immediately there comes a relapse. That's why most often doctors prescribe a therapeutic course lasting two or three months. It is very important not to stop treatment and strictly follow the recommended doses and time of admission.
It is worth saying that the drug can also be produced in the form of syrup and eye drops. Depending on the disease, the patient is assigned a particular medicine. With conjunctivitis, the medicine should be dripped one drop twice a day in one eye, it is best to do this in the morning and evening. The course of such treatment should be about six weeks.
Precautionary measures
It must be remembered that during the period of treatment this drug, as well as any other drug, should be excluded from the use of alcoholic beverages. The reception of alcoholic beverages is associated with a deterioration in the effectiveness of treatment, as well as an increase in the negative impact of the drug on the body. So, for example, depressive state and apathy can manifest.
It is worth carefully combining these pills with other drugs, as this can enhance sedative properties and cause drowsiness and lethargy. At the time of taking it with hypoglycemic agents, the blood platelet count may drop, so keep this process under constant monitoring.