KetotifenKKetotifenKetotifenEnglishPharmacyNALungsLungsDrugs and SupplementsCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2006-02-17T05:00:00ZJennifer Drynan-Arsenault, BSc, RPh, ACPR7.8000000000000062.6000000000000714.000000000000Drugs (A-Z)Drug A-Z<p class="akh-article-overview">Your child needs to take the medicine called ketotifen. This information sheet explains what ketotifen does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.</p><p>Your child needs to take the medicine called ketotifen (say: kee-toe-TYE-fen). This information sheet explains what ketotifen does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine. </p><h2>How should you give your child ketotifen?</h2> <p>Follow these instructions when you give your child ketotifen:</p> <ul><li>Give your child ketotifen exactly as your doctor or your pharmacist tells you, even if your child seems better. Stop giving your child ketotifen only if your doctor or pharmacist tells you to stop. It may take about 10 weeks after your child starts taking ketotifen before you see that your child's asthma is getting better. </li> <li>Give your child ketotifen at the same time every day. Pick a time that is easy for you so that you do not miss doses. </li> <li>Shake the bottle well before you give your child ketotifen if they are taking the liquid form of the medicine. </li> <li>Give your child the ketotifen with the special spoon or syringe the pharmacist gave you, if your child is taking the liquid form of the medicine. A syringe is a hollow tube that has a plunger and holds medicines. </li> <li>Make sure you have enough ketotifen for weekends and holidays. </li></ul><h2>What should you do if your child misses a dose of ketotifen?</h2> <p>If your child misses a dose of ketotifen:</p> <ul><li>Give your child the missed dose as soon as you remember. </li> <li>Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. </li> <li>Give your child the next dose at the regular time. </li></ul><h2>What are some side effects of ketotifen?</h2> <p>Your child may have some of these side effects while they take ketotifen. But usually your child will not need to see a doctor about them. These side effects may go away as your child's body gets used to the ketotifen. </p> <p>Check with your child's doctor if your child has any of these signs or symptoms and they do not go away or they bother your child: </p> <ul><li>headaches or dizziness </li> <li>a dry mouth </li> <li>an upset stomach or throwing up </li> <li>weight gain </li> <li>sleepiness, which should go away over time </li></ul> <h3>Most of the following side effects are not common, but they may be a sign of a serious problem. Call your child's doctor right away or take your child to the Emergency Department if your child has any of these side effects: </h3> <ul><li>tightness in the chest, wheezing, or trouble breathing that none of their medicines help </li> <li>a rash or hives, which are raised, red, itchy areas on the skin </li></ul><h2>What other important information should you know about ketotifen?</h2><ul><li>Check with your child's doctor or pharmacist before you give your child any other medicines (prescription, non-prescription, herbal, or natural products). </li><li>Tell your child's doctor and pharmacist if your child has had any unusual or allergic reaction to ketotifen or any other medicines.</li><li>Keep ketotifen at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.</li><li>Keep all medicines out of your child's sight and reach.<br></li></ul>
KétotifèneKKétotifèneKetotifenFrenchPharmacyNALungsLungsDrugs and SupplementsCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2010-03-17T04:00:00ZJennifer Drynan-Arsenault, BSc, RPh, ACPR000Drugs (A-Z)Drug A-Z<p>La présente fiche de renseignements explique comment agit le kétotifène et comment l'administrer à votre enfant.</p><p>Votre enfant doit prendre un médicament qui se nomme « kétotifène ». La présente fiche de renseignements explique comment agit le kétotifène et comment l'administrer à votre enfant. Elle explique également les effets secondaires ou les problèmes que votre enfant pourrait éprouver en prenant ce médicament. </p><h2>Comment administrer ce médicament à votre enfant</h2> <p>Suivez les instructions suivantes pour donner du kétotifène à votre enfant : </p> <ul><li>Administrez le kétotifène exactement comme le médecin ou le pharmacien vous a dit de le faire, même si votre enfant semble se porter mieux. Cessez le kétotifène seulement si le médecin de votre enfant ou le pharmacien vous a dit de le faire. Les effets bénéfiques du kétotifène commencent habituellement à se manifester 10 semaines après le début du traitement. </li> <li>Administrez le kétotifène à votre enfant à la même heure tous les jours. Choisissez un moment dont vous vous souviendrez facilement afin de ne manquer aucune dose. </li> <li>Agitez bien la bouteille avant de donner le kétotifène à votre enfant s'il prend ce médicament sous forme liquide. </li> <li>Si votre enfant prend ce médicament sous forme liquide, administrez le kétotifène avec la cuillère ou la seringue spéciale que le pharmacien vous a donnée. Une seringue est un tube creux équipé d'un piston; on l'utilise pour injecter des médicaments. </li> <li>Assurez-vous d'avoir des réserves suffisantes de kétotifène pour les fins de semaine et les vacances. </li></ul><h2>Que faire si votre enfant manque une dose?</h2> <p>Si votre enfant manque une dose de kétotifène, faites ce qui suit :</p> <ul><li>Donnez-lui la dose manquée dès que vous y pensez. </li> <li>Sautez la dose manquée s'il est presque l'heure de la prochaine dose. </li> <li>Donnez-lui la prochaine dose à l'heure régulière. </li></ul><h2>Quels sont certains des effets secondaires de ce médicament?</h2> <p>Votre enfant pourrait éprouver certains des effets secondaires suivants pendant qu'il prend du kétotifène. Habituellement, il n'est pas nécessaire de consulter un médecin à ce sujet. Ces effets secondaires pourraient se dissiper au fur et à mesure que le corps de votre enfant s'habitue au kétotifène. </p> <p>Consultez le médecin de votre enfant si ce dernier affiche un ou plusieurs des effets secondaires suivants, s'ils ne se dissipent pas ou s'ils le dérangent : </p> <ul><li>Maux de tête ou étourdissements </li> <li>Bouche sèche </li> <li>Maux d'estomac ou vomissements </li> <li>Prise de poids </li> <li>Torpeur, ce qui devrait se résorber avec le temps</li></ul> <h3>La plupart des effets secondaires suivants ne sont pas courants et pourraient laisser présager un problème grave. Téléphonez immédiatement au médecin de votre enfant ou rendez-vous à la salle d'urgence avec votre enfant si ce dernier affiche l'un ou plusieurs des signes suivants : </h3> <ul><li>Oppression thoracique, respiration sifflante ou difficulté à respirer qu'aucun de ses médicaments ne permet à soulager </li> <li>Éruption cutanée ou urticaire, soit des boutons rouges qui démangent </li></ul><h2>Autres renseignements importants au sujet de ce médicament</h2><ul><li>Consultez le médecin de votre enfant ou le pharmacien avant de donner tout autre médicament à votre enfant (médicaments sur ordonnance, médicaments sans ordonnance, produits à base d'herbes médicinales ou produits naturels). </li><li>Avisez le médecin de votre enfant et le pharmacien si votre enfant a déjà fait une réaction inhabituelle ou allergique au kétotifène ou à tout autre médicament.</li><li>Conservez le kétotifène à température ambiante dans un endroit frais, sec et à l'abri des rayons du soleil.<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start" aria-hidden="true"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end" aria-hidden="true"></span><br></li></ul>

 

 

 

 

Ketotifen166.000000000000KetotifenKetotifenKEnglishPharmacyNALungsLungsDrugs and SupplementsCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2006-02-17T05:00:00ZJennifer Drynan-Arsenault, BSc, RPh, ACPR7.8000000000000062.6000000000000714.000000000000Drugs (A-Z)Drug A-Z<p class="akh-article-overview">Your child needs to take the medicine called ketotifen. This information sheet explains what ketotifen does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.</p><p>Your child needs to take the medicine called ketotifen (say: kee-toe-TYE-fen). This information sheet explains what ketotifen does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine. </p><h2>What is ketotifen?</h2> <p>Ketotifen is a medicine that helps prevent the warning signs and the danger signs of asthma. This medicine keeps the airways of your child's lungs healthy when your child uses it regularly. </p> <p>But if your child has the warning signs of asthma, make sure they use their reliever medicine. Ketotifen does not get rid of the warning signs of asthma. </p> <p>Your child may also take ketotifen if they have allergies.</p> <p>You may hear ketotifen called a preventer medicine. You also may hear ketotifen called by its brand name Zaditen.</p><h2>How should you give your child ketotifen?</h2> <p>Follow these instructions when you give your child ketotifen:</p> <ul><li>Give your child ketotifen exactly as your doctor or your pharmacist tells you, even if your child seems better. Stop giving your child ketotifen only if your doctor or pharmacist tells you to stop. It may take about 10 weeks after your child starts taking ketotifen before you see that your child's asthma is getting better. </li> <li>Give your child ketotifen at the same time every day. Pick a time that is easy for you so that you do not miss doses. </li> <li>Shake the bottle well before you give your child ketotifen if they are taking the liquid form of the medicine. </li> <li>Give your child the ketotifen with the special spoon or syringe the pharmacist gave you, if your child is taking the liquid form of the medicine. A syringe is a hollow tube that has a plunger and holds medicines. </li> <li>Make sure you have enough ketotifen for weekends and holidays. </li></ul><h2>What should you do if your child misses a dose of ketotifen?</h2> <p>If your child misses a dose of ketotifen:</p> <ul><li>Give your child the missed dose as soon as you remember. </li> <li>Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. </li> <li>Give your child the next dose at the regular time. </li></ul><h2>What are some side effects of ketotifen?</h2> <p>Your child may have some of these side effects while they take ketotifen. But usually your child will not need to see a doctor about them. These side effects may go away as your child's body gets used to the ketotifen. </p> <p>Check with your child's doctor if your child has any of these signs or symptoms and they do not go away or they bother your child: </p> <ul><li>headaches or dizziness </li> <li>a dry mouth </li> <li>an upset stomach or throwing up </li> <li>weight gain </li> <li>sleepiness, which should go away over time </li></ul> <h3>Most of the following side effects are not common, but they may be a sign of a serious problem. Call your child's doctor right away or take your child to the Emergency Department if your child has any of these side effects: </h3> <ul><li>tightness in the chest, wheezing, or trouble breathing that none of their medicines help </li> <li>a rash or hives, which are raised, red, itchy areas on the skin </li></ul><h2>What other important information should you know about ketotifen?</h2><ul><li>Check with your child's doctor or pharmacist before you give your child any other medicines (prescription, non-prescription, herbal, or natural products). </li><li>Tell your child's doctor and pharmacist if your child has had any unusual or allergic reaction to ketotifen or any other medicines.</li><li>Keep ketotifen at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.</li><li>Keep all medicines out of your child's sight and reach.<br></li></ul>https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/ICO_DrugA-Z.pngKetotifenKetotifenFalse