Azatadine Maleate Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Azatadine Maleate, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Azatadine Maleate brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Azatadine Maleate Pronunciation : ay-za-SYE-ti-deen mal·e·ateBrand Names or Trade Names of Azatadine Maleate
India :
International :
Azatadine, Optimine
Why is Azatadine Maleate Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antihistaminic agent, which is used to provide relief from symptoms of allergic reactions such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, cough, itchy eyes and sneezing.When should Azatadine Maleate not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, peptic ulcer, large prostate, pyloric stenosis, hypersensitivity, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, bronchial asthma and urinary retention.What is the dosage of Azatadine Maleate?
Children: 12 years of age and over: Oral, 0.5 mg to 1 mg two times a day as needed.Adult: 1 to 2 mg every eight to twelve hours as needed.
How should Azatadine Maleate be taken?
It comes as tablet to be taken with food.What are the warnings and precautions for Azatadine Maleate?
• Use of this medication is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.• Caution should be exercised in patients with bone marrow depression, elderly, during pregnancy and breast feeding.
• Patients should exercise caution while driving or performing other task requiring alertness because it may cause drowsiness.
• Do not administer azatadine subcutaneously because irritation or lesion may occur.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages.
