Bliztin

Bliztin

bilastine

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical

Marketer:

Siam Pharmaceutical
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Bilastine
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic treatment of allergic rhino-conjunctivitis (seasonal & perennial) & urticaria in adults & adolescents (≥12 yr).
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & adolescent (≥12 yr) 1 tab once daily.
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Not to drink alcohol or anything mixed w/ alcohol. Avoid concomitant use w/ P-gp inhibitors eg, ketoconazole, erythromycin, cyclosporine, ritonavir or diltiazem in patients w/ moderate or severe renal impairment. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid during 1st trimester pregnancy. Discontinue/abstain from treatment during lactation. Childn 0-2 yr, <1 yr & <12 yr. Elderly >65 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Reduced oral bioavailability w/ food & grapefruit juice. Potential decreased plasma conc w/ OATP1A2 substrates/inhibitors eg, ritonavir/rifampicin. Increased AUC & Cmax w/ ketoconazole or erythromycin. Potential increased plasma conc w/ other medicinal products that are P-gp substrates or inhibitors eg, cyclosporine. Increased Cmax w/ diltiazem. Concomitant use w/ alcohol.
MIMS Class
Antihistamines & Antiallergics
ATC Classification
R06AX29 - bilastine ; Belongs to the class of other antihistamines for systemic use.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Bliztin tab 20 mg
Packing/Price
1 × 10's;10 × 10's;5 × 10's
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