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Zaditen (Ketotifen)
| Ketotifen (Generic) Ketotifen Fumarate | ||||||
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General Medication Fact Sheet for Zaditen
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Medication Name | Zaditen |
| Generic Name | Ketotifen |
| Purpose | Antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer used to prevent allergic reactions, particularly in the eyes (allergic conjunctivitis). |
| Mechanism of Action | Blocks histamine H1 receptors and stabilizes mast cells, preventing the release of inflammatory mediators. |
| Dosage Forms | Eye drops, Oral Syrup, Oral Tablets |
| Available Strengths | Eye drops: 0.025%, Syrup: 1mg/5ml, Tablets: 1mg |
| Dosage Frequency | Eye drops: Twice daily; Oral Syrup/Tablets: Twice daily |
| Common Side Effects | Eye drops: Burning, stinging, dry eyes, blurred vision. Oral forms: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness. |
| Serious Side Effects | Eye drops: Severe eye irritation, allergic reaction. Oral forms: Seizures (rare), liver problems (rare). |
| Drug Interactions | Other antihistamines, sedatives, alcohol. |
| Important Notes | For eye drops, remove contact lenses before use and wait 15 minutes before reinserting. Avoid driving or operating machinery if drowsiness occurs with oral forms. Consult a healthcare provider if symptoms worsen. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature away from moisture and light. Keep eye drop container tightly closed. |
| Missed Dose | If using eye drops, administer as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for your next dose. If using oral syrup/tablets, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. |
| Alternatives | Cromolyn sodium eye drops, Olopatadine eye drops, Loratadine (Claritin), Cetirizine (Zyrtec) |
Zaditen Alternatives
| Medication | Mechanism of Action | Notes |
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| Cromolyn sodium eye drops | Mast cell stabilizer | Less potent than Zaditen but generally well-tolerated. |
| Olopatadine eye drops (Patanol, Pataday) | Antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer | May provide faster relief of symptoms than Zaditen. |
| Loratadine (Claritin) | Antihistamine | Oral medication used to treat allergic rhinitis and hives. |
| Cetirizine (Zyrtec) | Antihistamine | Oral medication used to treat allergic rhinitis and hives, may cause more drowsiness than Loratadine. |
Zaditen Side Effects
| Common Side Effects | Serious Side Effects |
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| Eye drops: Burning, stinging | Eye drops: Severe eye irritation, allergic reaction |
| Eye drops: Dry eyes | Oral forms: Seizures (rare) |
| Eye drops: Blurred vision | Oral forms: Liver problems (rare) |
| Oral forms: Drowsiness | |
| Oral forms: Dry mouth | |
| Oral forms: Dizziness |
Zaditen Dosage Guide
| Condition | Starting Dose | Maintenance Dose | Administration Notes |
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| Allergic Conjunctivitis (Eye drops) | One drop in each eye | One drop in each eye twice daily | Remove contact lenses before use and wait 15 minutes before reinserting. |
| Allergic Rhinitis (Oral Syrup/Tablets) | 1 mg | 1 mg twice daily | Take orally, can be taken with or without food. |
