Ketasma 1 mg (Ketotifen)

What is Ketasma Tablet?

Ketasma Tablet is a medication that is used to treat allergic rhinitis symptoms. Nasal congestion, runny itchy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and itchy, red eyes are some of the symptoms. In children, it is used to treat mild atopic asthma and asthma episodes. This medication is not indicated for patients under the age of three.

What Is The Generic Name For Ketasma?

ketotifen tablets are the generic version of Ketasma

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Ketasma (Ketotifen Fumarate)?

• Zaditen

Manufacturer:

Sun Pharma Laboratories (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Ketasma 1 mg.

Strength:

Ketotifen Fumarate, 1 mg per tablet, is the active component in Ketasma 1 mg. It is available in a variety of strengths at all major pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

Uses of Ketasma Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

• Asthma prophylaxis

This medication and others prevent asthma attacks. It is not helpful in the treatment of an acute asthma attack.

• Allergic Rhinitis

This medicine is used to relieve symptoms such as sneezing; runny, stuffy, or itchy nose; watery eyes; eye itching; etc. associated with allergic rhinitis.

How Ketasma 1 Mg (Ketotifen Fumarate) Works?

Ketotifen Fumarate is an active ingredient in Ketasma 1 mg that inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers that produce inflammation, spasm of airway muscles, and other allergic reaction symptoms.

Before You Use Ketasma 1 Mg (Ketotifen Fumarate)?

• Make sure that you do not have an allergy to Ketotifen Fumarate
• Make sure that your doctor knows about your complete medical history

What Should You Avoid While Taking Ketasma 1 Mg?

• You should not drive after taking this tablet
• You should avoid alcohol
• You should avoid all Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Ketasma 1 Mg (Ketotifen Fumarate)?

• You should not take Ketasma 1 mg if you:
• Have hypersensitivity
• Have Depression or taking sedatives or antidepressants
• Having taken alcohol can worsen the side effects
• Are pregnant/breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have an allergy to the tablet
• Have severe kidney/Liver disease
• Are taking alcohol or other drugs
• Have any brain Disorders
• Are Pregnant or trying to conceive/Breastfeeding
• Are taking any tranquilizers or sedatives or antidepressants
• Having any other disease or taking any other medicine.
• You must tell your doctor about all the diseases and medications you are taking to get the best and safe treatment.

Dosage:

Ketasma 1 mg contains ketotifen fumarate for treating conjunctivitis and asthma. It is available in a variety of strengths and alternatives to avoid allergic reactions. For dosage and timing, you should always consult your doctor, as your doctor can only determine the age and severity of your allergy. You can take the medication with food, preferably before going to bed.

It is also available in eye drops; if you wear contact lenses, remove them to apply the eye drop and wait 15 minutes before reusing the lenses. Also, allow 5 minutes between dosages of two eye drops.

Whether an infant is under 1 year old or more than 1 year old, it is important to handle them with extreme caution. They should be given the lowest possible ketasma tablet dose that will generate a therapeutic effect.

Missed Dose

As soon as you recall, take the missed dose. If your next dose is approaching, skip the missing dose. Do not double your dose to compensate for a missing one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

General Instructions

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not consume more or less than what is recommended. If you have any unfavorable side effects, contact your doctor. Ascertain that the therapy regimen has been completed. Do not discontinue using this medication without first visiting your doctor.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ketasma Tablet

• Irritability
• Inability to sleep
• Nervousness
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Bladder infection
• Headache
• Nausea or Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Drowsiness
• Changes in weight
• Fever

What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Ketasma 1 mg has been known to interact with a few medications. It may cause some side effects or prevent your medication from working properly. If you are taking any other medications, you should always inform your doctor. It interacts with the following medicine:

• Alcohol
• Bupropion
• Codeine
• Diphenhydramine
• Donepezil
• Alcohol may impair the thinking and judgment capability of the brain and can cause extreme drowsiness and sleepiness.

Warning And Precaution:

• Ketasma 1 mg can cause mild to severe CNS Depression
• Alcohol should be avoided
• It should be used cautiously:
• In Infants (under 6 months)
• Old Age Population
• With Sedatives and Tranquilizers

Things To Remember:

• Keep out of reach of children
• Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.
• Always consult your doctor if you have any doubts regarding the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet.

Indications:

Your doctor should prescribe Ketasma 1 mg. Do not stop taking this tablet before the completion of the course.

Storage:

Store the Ketasma 1 mg at room temperature in a dark and dry place. You should make sure the tablets do not have any damage to their strips and they do not have any cracks on their sides.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How to use a ketasma tablet?

A. 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. Ketasma Tablets may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take them at a fixed time.

Q. How ketasma tablet works?

A. The Ketasma Tablet works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that may cause inflammation, spasms of muscles of the airways, and other symptoms of asthma and allergies.