Indications |
Oral Allergic rhinitis, Chronic idiopathic urticaria Adult: 10 mg once daily. |
Contraindications |
Hypersensitivity. Avoid alcohol. |
Warnings / Precautions |
Renal or hepatic insufficiency. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy, lactation. Elderly, children <12 yr. |
Adverse Reactions |
Headache, somnolence, fatigue/asthenia. |
Drug Interactions |
Increased CNS depressant effects when used with CNS depressants or alcohol. See Below for More rupatadine Drug Interactions |
Mechanism of Actions |
Rupatadine acts as a long-acting, non-sedative antagonist at histaminergic H1-receptors. Rupatadine also antagonises the platelet-activating factor (PAF). Both histamine and PAF cause bronchoconstriction and lead to an increase in the vascular permeability, acting as mediators in the inflammatory process. Metabolism: Liver - mainly by CYP450. |
ATC Classification |
R06AX28 - rupatadine ; Belongs to the class of other antihistamines for systemic use. |
Available As |
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Rupatadine
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Rupatadine Containing Brands
Rupatadine is used in following diseases
Drug - Drug Interactions of Rupatadine
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