Vifas 180mg Tablet

✔️ Uses of Vifas 180mg Tablet

• Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
• Treatment of Allergic conditions

✔️ How does Vifas 180mg Tablet work?

It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

✔️ Side Effects of Vifas 180mg Tablet

Common side effects may include:

• Drowsiness
• Fever
• Skin rashes
• Weakness

✔️ Quick Suggestions:

• Fexofenadine may cause less sleepiness as a side effect compared to other similar medicines.
• It may cause nausea. Stick to simple meals, and do not eat rich or spicy food.
• Avoid using antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medicine. It can make it harder for your body to absorb this medicine.
• Never give the medicine to someone who seems to be suffering from a similar illness. This medicine should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.

✔️ Indication of Vifas 180mg Tablet

• Seasonal allergic rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is a common condition that causes inflammation of the inside of the nose. It may cause symptoms like runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, sneezing and sometimes swelling in the eyes. Fexofenadine is one of the best medicines used in treating allergic rhinitis. It provides relief from allergic symptoms and thereby makes you feel better.

• Chronic urticaria

Urticaria or hives are itchy rashes that are found on the skin. It is triggered by an allergic reaction to food, medicines (some antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and ACE inhibitors), or other irritants in the environment. Mostly these rashes fade away on their own. Chronic hives are accompanied by a severe allergic reaction that requires advanced medical treatments. Fexofenadine is used in treating symptoms of skin allergies like red and itchy rashes, raised bumps on the skin, etc.
 

✔️ Pharmacology

Fexofenadine Hydrochloride is an antihistamine with particular fringe H1-receptor opponent movement. It is quickly retained after verbal organization and top plasma concentration in 2-3 hours. It does not show up to cross the blood-brain boundary.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of Vifas 180mg Tablet

• Adults and children 12 years and older:
  • Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria:
    • 60 mg twice daily, 120 mg once daily, or 180 mg once daily.
    • For renal impairment: 60 mg once daily.
• Children 6 to 11 years:
  • 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily.
  • For renal impairment: 30 mg once daily.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Vifas 180mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

✔️ Drug Interactions with Fexofenadine

Increased Plasma Levels:

• Ketoconazole and Erythromycin:
  • Co-administration can increase plasma levels of fexofenadine, leading to a higher risk of adverse effects.

Enhanced Adverse Effects:

• Other Anticholinergics and CNS Depressants:
  • Combining fexofenadine with these drugs may enhance their adverse effects.

Cardiovascular Risks:

• Antipsychotic Agents (Phenothiazines):
  • May increase the arrhythmogenic effect, avoid concurrent usage.

Reduced Efficacy:

• Betahistine:
  • Fexofenadine may reduce the efficacy of betahistine, which is used to treat vertigo and balance disorders.
• Rifampin:
  • May reduce the efficacy of fexofenadine by increasing its metabolism.

Increased Anticholinergic Effects:

• Pramlintide:
  • Co-administration may increase the anticholinergic effects of fexofenadine.

Bioavailability:

• Verapamil:
  • May increase the bioavailability of fexofenadine, potentially leading to increased effects and side effects.

✔️ Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with known touchiness to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its fixings.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

US FDA pregnancy category of Fexofenadine Hydrochloride is C. So, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride ought to be maintained a strategic distance from pregnancy and lactation unless the potential benefits to the other exceed the conceivable dangers to the baby.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• Renal impairment. 
• Pregnancy
• Lactation
• Children <6 yr.

✔️ Storage Conditions:

Store below 30°C

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