Zaditen
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Zaditen (Ketoifen) is an asthma medication that can reduce the frequency, severity, and length of asthma symptoms or asthma attacks in children.  Zaditen, when used every day along with other antiasthma medicines can eventually reduce the daily requirements of other asthma medications.  Zaditen does not prevent or treat acute asthma attacks.  It works by stopping certain substances in the body from causing inflammation and symptoms of asthma.

Store Zaditen at room temperature out of reach of children. Do not store tablets in damp or moist places. Do not keep outdated medicine that is no longer needed.

Tell your doctor about any medications you are taking (prescription and non-prescription) before taking Zaditen, especially if you are taking antidiabetics, antihistamines, hypnotics, or sedatives.  Tell your doctor if you have medical problems such as diabetes or epilepsy before taking Zaditen.

Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older adults.  Zaditen may not work the same way it works in younger adults, or it may cause different side effects or problems.  Avoid drinking alcohol while using Zaditen. A reaction between the medicine and the alcohol may cause unwanted side effects and other problems.  This medicine can cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy, or less alert than normal.  Make sure you are aware of how this medicine works with your body before you drive or do anything that could be dangerous.

Zaditen is available in liquid form and tablet form. Zaditen must be taken continuously in order for it to be effective.  Continue taking your other asthma medications until told otherwise by a doctor.  Zaditen can be taken with or without food.  Follow the directions on your prescription label on how to take Zaditen.   If you miss a dose, take the dose as soon as you remember.  If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing regime.  Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Contra Do not take Zaditen if you have an allergy to Ketotifen.  Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant during treatment.  Zaditen can cause problems to the placenta at high doses.  Do not take Zaditen if you are breastfeeding a baby.  The medicine can pass through to breast milk and harm nursing infants. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Zaditen.

Seek emergency medical help if you experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, mouth, or throat. Call your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: chills,

Less serious side effects include: a bloody nose, drowsiness, dryness of mouth, excitation, increased appetite, irritability, nervousness, swelling of the eyelids, and unexplained nosebleeds.