Rupastar may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Rupastar during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE
Rupastar does not usually affect your ability to drive.
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There is limited information available on the use of Rupastar in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Because of the limited information, use of Rupastar is not recommended in patients with kidney disease.
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There is limited information available on the use of Rupastar in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Because of the limited information, use of Rupastar is not recommended in patients with liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Rupastar 10mg Tablet
Introduction
Rupastar belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like itching, swelling and rashes.
Rupastar should be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depe...
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Uses of Rupastar
Allergic conditions
Side effects of Rupastar
Common
Sleepiness
How to use Rupastar
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. Rupastar may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Rupastar works
Rupastar is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
What if you forget to take Rupastar?
If you miss a dose of Rupastar, 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
Your doctor has prescribed Rupastar to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Rupastar at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Oral
Allergic rhinitis; Chronic idiopathic urticaria
Tablet
Child > 12 years: 10 mg (1 tablet) once daily.
Children: Use of Rupatadine is not rec...
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Avoid alcohol.
Mode of Action
Rupatadine acts as a long-acting, non-sedative antagonist at histaminergic H1-receptors. Rupatadine also antagonises the platelet-activating factor (P...
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Precaution
Renal or hepatic insufficiency. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy, lactation. Elderly, children <12 yr.
Side Effect
Headache, somnolence, fatigue/asthenia.
Interaction
Increased CNS depressant effects when used with CNS depressants or alcohol.
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