KETAS Capsules 10mg

Generic name: Ibudilast

Manufactured by: KYORIN Pharmaceutical

Description

Cerebrovascular disorder: This medicine improves cerebrovascular disorder and relieves the subjective symptom of dizziness.

It is usually used to treat dizziness of chronic cerebral circulatory disturbance induced by an after effect of cerebral infarction.

Bronchial asthma: This medicine suppresses inflammation of respiratory tract in order to ease airway hypersensitivity.

It is usually used to treat bronchial asthma.

Ingredients and dosage form

Dosage form: capsules (white cap, white body)

Dosing schedule/Directions

Your dosing schedule must be prescribed by your doctor or to be written by a healthcare professional

General dosage regimen: For adults under treatment of cerebrovascular disorder, take 1 capsule (10mg of the active ingredient) at a time, 3 times a day. Dosage may be adjusted according to your disease/age/symptoms. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.

General dosage regimen: For adults under treatment of bronchial asthma, take 1 capsule (10mg of the active ingredient) at a time, 2 times a day. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.

If you missed a dose, take a dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose (within 4 hours), skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

If you took too much of this medicine (more than ordered), check with your doctor/pharmacist.

Do not stop taking this medicine without the instructions of your doctor.

Warnings

Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist

If you ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash etc.) to any medicine.

If you have had intracranial bleeding recently.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)

Possible adverse reactions to this medicine

Common side effects are reported as below. If any of them occurs, check with your doctor/pharmacist: loss of appetite, nausea, hypersensitivity (rash, itch) etc.

The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.

bleeding tendency, subcutaneous bleeding [thrombocytopenia]

fatigue, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin/eyes [liver dysfunction, jaundice]

The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.

Storing Conditions

・Keep out the reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.

・Discard the remainder, do not store.

Product specifications, appearance and package content are subject to change without prior notice.

Description of the medical drugs is not intended for prescribing treatment without the involvement of a physician.