Oxatomide

Oxatomide is a sedating anti-histamine and antasthmatic agent. Oxatomide is used for the symptomatic relief of allergic conditions including urticaria, rhinitis and conjunctivitis.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 0.428 to 0.857 mg/kg
Single Dose: 0.64 (0.6425)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: -
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose: 0.6 to 1.2 mg/kg
Single Dose: 0.9 (0.9)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: Oral
Instructions: For above 5 yrs paeds
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzodiazepine. It belongs to H1-antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Anti Allergic Agent pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Oxatomide is 426.60.
Contraindications
Oxatomide is contraindicated in conditions like Acute allergy.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Oxatomide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Weight gain, Increased appetite.
Indications
Oxatomide is primarily indicated in conditions like Allergy.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Oxatomide was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Warnings
Patients should observed caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, because may cause drowsiness. Oxatomide should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment, dose should be reduce in patients with renal impairment.
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