STEMIZ 5MG SUSP - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions for STEMIZ 5MG SUSP and its Constituents
6 Common Side-Effects
7 Technical Classification
8 Available Alternatives for STEMIZ 5MG SUSP
- 8.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 8.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

STEMIZ 5MG SUSP is a Schedule H drug.

STEMIZ 5MG SUSP is composed of: ASTEMIZOLE (5.0 MG)

Astemizole is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Usage

ASTEMIZOLE is generally used to treat: Skin Rash
ASTEMIZOLE can address symptoms like: Body Itching

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

STEMIZ 5MG SUSP is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for STEMIZ 5MG SUSP and its Constituents

Avoid excess dosage; otherwise it may cause severe heart problem. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of prostate enlargement, urinary retention, increased eye pressure, intestinal obstruction, liver diseases, epilepsy, children, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Common Side-Effects

ASTEMIZOLE : Blood Pressure, Low, Irregular Heartbeat, Palpitations (fluttering In Chest), Dizziness, Drowsiness, Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Weight Gain, Nervousness, Nausea, Loose Motion, Abdomen Pain, Dry Mouth, Arms Joint Pain

Technical Classification

ASTEMIZOLE is categorized as: ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for STEMIZ 5MG SUSP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ACEMIZ PLUS 5MG SUSP	INR 41.5 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	ASTEMIZOLE 5.0 MG
HISTEEZE 5MG TAB	INR 3.62 for 10 TABLETS	ASTEMIZOLE 5.0 MG
STEMIZ 5MG SUSP	INR 16.76 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	ASTEMIZOLE 5.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ACIPAX 10MG TAB	INR 13.36 for 10 TABLETS	ASTEMIZOLE 10.0 MG
ALERZOLE 10MG TAB	INR 12.51 for 10 TABLETS	ASTEMIZOLE 10.0 MG
ASTEMIZOLE		ASTEMIZOLE
STEMIZ 10MG TAB	INR 22.45 for 10 TABLETS	ASTEMIZOLE 10.0 MG