KETAS Capsules 10mg（ケタスカプセル10mg）
Brand name : KETAS Capsules 10mg
Active ingredient: Ibudilast
Dosage form: capsules (white cap, white body)
Print on wrapping: face：ケタスカプセル 10mg, KP-305
reverse side：KETAS cap 10mg, ケタスカプセル 10mg
Effects of this medicine
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.
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.)
Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
•Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is <<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.
Precautions while taking this medicine
• 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.
Storage conditions and other information
•Keep out the reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
•Discard the remainder. Do not store them.
Kyorin Pharmacetical Co.,LtdInternal
Revised: 4/2006
The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment. |
