Avosun Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is avosun tablet used for?
Avosun Tablet contains Promethazine 25mg, an antihistamine used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness. It works by blocking histamine and acting on the brain's vomiting center. It is also used for allergic reactions and as a sedative.
- Generic Name: Promethazine
- Manufacturer: Sun Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ avosun tablet Uses & Benefits
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Promethazine |
| Brand Name | Avomine |
| Manufacturer | Sun Life Sciences Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation) |
| Route of Administration | Oral, intramuscular, intravenous, rectal |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Antagonizes histamine H1 receptors; also has anticholinergic, antiemetic, and sedative effects.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take avosun tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of avosun tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Respiratory depression
- Seizures
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Leukopenia
- Photosensitivity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| CNS Depressants | Major | Increased sedation and respiratory depression |
| MAO Inhibitors | Major | Risk of severe hypotension and extrapyramidal symptoms |
| Anticholinergics | Moderate | Additive anticholinergic effects |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines)
- MAO inhibitors
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergic drugs
- Other antihistamines
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- CYP2D6 substrates
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
None significant
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Enhanced CNS depression; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to promethazine, Comatose states, CNS depression, Children <2 years (risk of respiratory depression)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
CNS depression, Respiratory rate, Blood pressure
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; activated charcoal if recent ingestion; treat hypotension and respiratory depression.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.