Medicine Overview of Arictin 4mg Tablet
Arictin belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like itching, swelling and rashes. It is also used to treat loss of appetite (need for food). It is an effective hunger stimulant.
Arictin can be taken with or without food and it is better to take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe.
This medicine may cause some amount of dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that needs attention. Consult your doctor if it persists or worry you. It may cause headache or increase appetite in some cases. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.
- Appetite stimulant
- Increased appetite
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Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
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Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Arictin, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
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Allergic conditions
Adult: Initially, 4 mg tid, adjusted as necessary. Usual: 12-16 mg daily in 3-4 divided doses. Max: 32 mg/day.
Treatment and prophylaxis of migraine and other vascular headaches
Adult: 4 mg may be repeated after 30 min. Not to exceed 8 mg w/in a 4- to 6-hr period. Maintenance: 4 mg 4-6 hrly.
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Allergic conditions
Child: 2-6 yr 2 mg bid or tid. Max: 12 mg daily;
7-14 yr 4 mg bid or tid. Max: 16 mg daily.
Migraine
Prophylaxis
< 3 years: Safety and efficacy not established
>3 years and adolescents: 0.2-0.4 mg/kg/day PO divided BID; not to exceed 0.5 mg/kg/day
Elderly; epilepsy; tasks requiring mental alertness; symptomatic prostate hypertrophy; epilepsy; alcoholism; pregnancy.
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; contraindicated
Psychiatric/neurologic: CNS depression, drowsiness, sedation ranging from mild drowsiness to deep sleep (most frequent), dizziness, lassitude, disturbed coordination; less commonly, restlessness, insomnia, tremors, euphoria, nervousness, irritability, delirium, seizures, toxic psychosis, paresthesia
Muscular: Weakness
Cardiovascular: Palpitation, tachycardia, palpitation, ECG changes (eg, widened QRS), arrhythmias (eg, extrasystole, heart block), hypotension, hypertension, dizziness, sedation, hypotension
GI: Epigastric distress, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
Hepatic: Cholestasis, hepatitis, hepatic failure, hepatic function abnormality, jaundice (rare)
Skin: Eczema, pruritus, inflammation, papular rash, erythema on exposed skin
Sensory: Visual disturbances, blurred vision, diplopia, tinnitus, acute labyrinthitis
Renal: Dysuria, urinary retention
Respiratory: Thickening of bronchial secretions, wheezing, nasal stuffiness
Other: Vertigo, sweating, chills, early menses, headache, impotence, dryness of mouth, nose, and throat, facial dyskinesia, tightness of chest, faintness
Pregnancy category: B
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; contraindicated
May have additive effects w/ CNS depressants e.g. hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, antianxiety agents.
Potentially Fatal: MAOIs prolong and intensify the anticholinergic effects of antihistamines.
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