রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ মোতাবেক ঔষধ সেবন করুন
Composition:
Generic Name: Pizotifen
Strength: 1.5 mg per tablet
Manufacturer: Drug International Ltd.
Price in Bangladesh: ৳6.00 per tablet; ৳60.00 per strip of 10 tablets
Indications:
D-Fen 1.5 mg is indicated for the prophylactic treatment of:
Classical migraine
Common migraine
Cluster headache
Dosage & Administration:
Adults: Usually 1.5 mg daily. This may be taken as a single dose at night or in three divided doses. Dosage should be adjusted to the individual patient requirements up to a maximum of 4.5 mg daily. Up to 3 mg may be given as a single dose.
Children (aged over 2 years): Up to 1.5 mg daily, usually as a divided dose, although up to 1 mg has been given as a single dose at night.
Administration:
Take orally, preferably at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food, but taking it at night may reduce daytime drowsiness.
Pharmacology:
Pizotifen is a tricyclic compound structurally similar to cyproheptadine and tricyclic antidepressants. It acts as a serotonin antagonist, particularly at 5-HT2 receptors, which helps in preventing migraine attacks.
Side Effects:
Common side effects may include:
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Increased appetite
Weight gain
Dizziness
Nausea
Precautions & Warnings:
Use with caution in patients with liver impairment; dose adjustment may be necessary.
May cause drowsiness; avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how the medication affects you.
Monitor body weight regularly due to the potential for weight gain.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to Pizotifen or any component of the formulation.
Not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
Limited information is available on the use of Pizotifen during pregnancy; it should only be used if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk.
The safety of Pizotifen during lactation has not been established; breastfeeding mothers should avoid taking it.
Therapeutic Class:
Antimigraine preparations
Storage Conditions:
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.