Pizotifen (Hydrogen Maleate)

Overview

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Pizotifen (Hydrogen Maleate)'s dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

0.5 mg0.5 (0.5)8 hourlyPOMaintenance dose,
0.5 mg0.5 (0.5)As recommended.POInitial dose

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

0.02 mg/kg0.02 (0.02)8 hourlyOralDose for Children of 5-12 Yrs

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Pizotifen (Hydrogen Maleate) is available.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.

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.

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Pizotifen (Hydrogen Maleate)

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