Additional information
| Active substance | Ketotifen |
|---|---|
| Water Retention | Minimal |
| Hepatotoxicity | Low risk |
| Lab Test | Not typically required for monitoring |
| Also known as | Ketotifenum |
| Blood pressure | No significant effect |
| Trade name | Zaditor, Alaway |
| Storage conditions | Store at room temperature, protect from light and moisture |
| Chemical name | 4,9-Dihydro-4-(1-methyl-4-piperidylidene)-10H-benzo[4,5]cyclohepta[1,2-b]thiophen-10-one |
| Formula | C19H19NOS |
| Substance class | Antihistamine and Mast Cell Stabilizer |
| Main action | Antihistaminic and mast cell stabilizing |
| Half-life | 12 hours |
| Dosage (medical) | 1 mg twice daily orally |
| Dosage (sports) | Not typically used in sports |
| Effects | Reduces allergic symptoms and asthma exacerbations |
| Side effects | Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, increased appetite, weight gain |
| Use in sports | None established |
| Manufacturer | Novarttis |
| Packing | 30 tabs (2mg/tab) |
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