alvikof plus tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is alvikof plus tablet used for?
Almolet Tablet (Caffeine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Caffeine (30mg) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg), which Caffeine: Adenosine receptor antagonist; Chlorpheniramine: H1-receptor antagonis. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Caffeine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate
- Manufacturer: Alvid Biocare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alvikof plus tablet Uses & Benefits
Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis, common cold, sinusitis.
Off-label uses: None well-established.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Caffeine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate |
| Brand Name | Almolet Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Alvid Biocare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Antihistamine + CNS Stimulant |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Caffeine: Adenosine receptor antagonist; Chlorpheniramine: H1-receptor antagonist
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alvikof plus tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alvikof plus tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Nervousness
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reactions
- Arrhythmias
- Seizures
- Urinary retention
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Blood dyscrasias
- Hepatotoxicity
- Photosensitivity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Increased risk of hypertensive crisis |
| Fluvoxamine | Major | Increased caffeine toxicity |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Enhanced sedation |
| Sedatives | Moderate | Additive CNS depression |
| Anticholinergics | Moderate | Increased anticholinergic effects |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g., fluvoxamine)
- CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g., paroxetine)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Alcohol
- Sedatives
- Anticholinergics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Theophylline
- Disulfiram
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase caffeine levels.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased sedation and CNS depression.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, urinary retention, concurrent MAOI use.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, CNS effects, anticholinergic effects.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caffeine and chlorpheniramine are excreted in breast milk; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive treatment; activated charcoal may be considered; monitor for CNS stimulation and arrhythmias.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.