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Zofen 0.5

Name: Zofen 0.5 0.5mg Tablet
Brand: Aristopharma Limited
SKU: 26217
Price: 28.16 BDT
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (6 reviews)

Tablet - (0.5mg)

Aristopharma Limited

Generic: Pizotifen

Safety Advices

বাংলা

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CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zofen 0.5. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Zofen 0.5 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Zofen 0.5 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE

Zofen 0.5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

CAUTION

Zofen 0.5 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zofen 0.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION

Zofen 0.5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zofen 0.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Medicine Overview of Zofen 0.5 0.5mg Tablet

Introduction

Zofen 0.5 is a medicine used for the prevention of migraine. However, it cannot treat an acute attack and will only work to prevent migraines for as long as you continue to take the medicine. This medicine relaxes the brain, preventing migraine headache. Zofen 0.5 may be taken with or without food, preferably at night. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. If you...

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Uses of Zofen 0.5

Migraine

Side effects of Zofen 0.5

Common

Sleepiness
Dryness in mouth
Increased appetite
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Feeling sick

How to use Zofen 0.5

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zofen 0.5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zofen 0.5 works

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Zofen 0.5 is a serotonin antagonist. It works by maintaining the level of serotonin (chemical messenger) in the brain and also prevents loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels, thus preventing the migraine headache.

What if you forget to take Zofen 0.5?

If you miss a dose of Zofen 0.5, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Zofen 0.5 for the prevention of migraine headaches.

Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine.

Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:

It should be taken at night-time before going to bed.

It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Zofen 0.5 affects you.

You may experience weight gain while on treatment. Monitoring of body weight is required on a regular basis.

Notify your doctor if you develop skin rash, muscle aches, tremors, difficulty moving, or abnormal uncontrolled movement.

Brief Description

Indication

Headache, Migraine

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Prophylaxis of migraine; Prophylaxis of cluster headache Adult: Initially, 0.5 mg, increase gradually as necessary. Maintenance: 1.5 mg daily as a single dose at night or in 3 divided doses. Max: 4.5 mg daily (max ?3 mg/dose). Hepatic impairment: Dose adjustment may be needed.

Child Dose

Oral Prophylaxis of migraine; Prophylaxis of cluster headache Child: >2 yr Initially, 0.5 mg. May increase gradually up to 1.5 mg daily in divided doses (max 1 mg/dose).

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Dose adjustment may be needed.

Contraindication

Premature infants or neonates. Postural giddiness.

Mode of Action

Pizotifen is a sedating antihistamine with strong serotonin antagonist and weak antimuscarinic properties. It also antagonises the action of tryptamine.

Precaution

Patient w/ angle-closure glaucoma, urinary retention, epilepsy. Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Renal and hepatic impairment. Childn. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling This drug may cause drowsiness, somnolence and dizziness, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Monitoring Parameters Monitor hepatic function (prolonged use), wt gain, BP.

Side Effect

Increased appetite, nausea, wt gain, drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, muscle pain or cramps, heavy or restless legs, fluid retention, facial flushing, reduced libido, exacerbation of epilepsy, dreaming, hepatic injury.

Interaction

Enhances sedative effects of CNS depressants. Additive antimuscarinic action with other antimuscarinic drugs. May mask warning signs of damage caused by ototoxic drugs eg, aminoglycosides.

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Zofen 0.5

Tablet - (0.5mg)

Aristopharma Limited

Generic: Pizotifen

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Disclaimer

The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.

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