'Ketotifen' preparation: instructions for use for patients

Some medicines help with chronic asthma, but can not relieve the attack. To this category is the preparation "Ketotifen". Instruction for use says that its main task is to prevent or reduce the frequency of bouts of shortness of breath. Against this background, you can reduce the number of other drugs taken and, thus, slightly relieve the liver. What do you need to know about this medicine?

How to take it? "Ketotifen" - tablets the instruction recommends to drink twice a day in a prescribed dose. To chew or break tablets is extremely not desirable, you need to take them "as is". Extremely important is the regularity of use, even one missed dose can make in vain the efforts that have been made for several weeks. Independently you can not cancel other anti-asthmatic drugs, it is the prerogative of the attending physician.

The dose is usually increased gradually during the first weeks. For the manifestation of the effect, a sufficiently large amount of time is required, from 10 weeks to 3 months. In a few months, the doctor can gradually cancel other medications, but this should happen with his constant monitoring of the patient.

What are the side effects of Ketotifen? The instructions for use warn that patients may be disturbed by severe drowsiness if they have difficulty falling asleep, dizziness and symptoms that resemble the symptoms of a cold. They are considered permissible, but if you can not tolerate them, be sure to let the doctor know about this condition.

Are there any other unusual effects on Ketotifen? Instructions for use mention abdominal pain, unexplained other causes of weight gain, rash. Even less frequent are the fragility of the vessels (bruises easily form), the blood does not curl longer in cuts, irritability, nervousness, the patient becomes easily excitable. For any of these signs, you need to seek the help of a doctor.

Before a visit to a doctor about asthma, prepare: remember all cases of allergies in your life, especially those related to medications. Limit the use of alcohol while taking Ketotifen. Instructions for use asserts that the joint taking of this medicine and strong drinks aggravates the side effects and can cause a serious condition.

Perhaps you will have to give up driving for a while, as the drug "Ketotifen" worsens attention rates. Of course, when making a decision, the role of the prescribed dose plays a role. Reduction in the intake of corticosteroid drugs is possible only under the supervision of a doctor, do not rush things.

In pregnancy, the drug is prescribed only in case of emergency. Discuss with the doctor all the pros and cons. Breastfeeding mothers need to temporarily stop breastfeeding while prescribing Ketotifen, as it has the property of penetrating into milk, which may be unfavorable for an infant. So the doctor should know whether you are pregnant, plan to breastfeed or already feed.

To prevent the drug from interacting with other medications, always let the doctor know about all the drugs you take, including vitamin complexes and biological supplements. If you are taking medicine for diabetes, the doctor should know about it. It is also especially important to take into account the use of sleeping pills, muscle relaxants, medications that reduce anxiety, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, antihistamines. Some cold remedies combined with Ketotifen may cause drowsiness.

Keep the medicine in a warm, but not hot place (below 25 degrees Celsius) away from the sun and high humidity.