Page values for "Ketotifen"
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1 row is stored for this page| Field | Field type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| generic | String | Ketotifen |
| brand | String | Zaditor, Alaway (ophthalmic, OTC); Zaditen (systemic, outside US) |
| structure | File | |
| classes | List of String, delimiter: , | [[:Category:H1_receptor_antagonists|Histamine H1 receptor antagonist]] • [[:Category:Mast_cell_stabilizers|Mast cell stabilizer]] • [[:Category:Ophthalmic_antihistamines|Ophthalmic antihistamine]] |
| mechanism | String | '"`UNIQ--vote-00001284-QINU`"' Systemic oral ketotifen (available outside US) has historical use for asthma adjunct therapy via the same dual mechanism, but oral use produces sedation and weight gain — the topical ophthalmic application largely avoids both'"`UNIQ--ref-00001285-QINU`"'. |
| uses | String | '"`UNIQ--vote-00001286-QINU`"' |
| starting_dose | String | Ophthalmic 1 drop in each eye every 8-12 hours |
| preparations | String | 0.025%, 0.035% ophthalmic solutions |
| fda_max | String | 1 drop per eye q8-12h |
| pill_id | Text | |
| routes | List of String, delimiter: , | Topical ophthalmic |
| onset | String | Within minutes |
| duration | String | 8-12 hours |
| halflife | String | Not meaningfully described for ophthalmic use'"`UNIQ--ref-00001287-QINU`"' |
| bioavailability | String | Topical with minimal systemic absorption'"`UNIQ--ref-00001288-QINU`"' |
| pregnancy | String | Generally considered safe (minimal systemic exposure).<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]]</sup> |
| legal | String | OTC in US |