Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Rupall.
Abnormal heart rhythms: This medication can cause abnormal heart rhythms. Certain medications (e.g., Sotalol, quinidine, thioridazine, Chlorpromazine, droperidol, Pimozide, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin, Mefloquine, pentamidine, arsenic trioxide, probucol, Tacrolimus) can increase the risk of a type of abnormal heart rhythm called QT prolongation, and should not be used in combination with rupatadine. You are more at risk for this type of abnormal heart rhythm and its complications if you:
- are female
- are older than 65 years of age
- have a family history of sudden cardiac death
- have a history of heart disease or abnormal heart rhythms
- have a slow heart rate
- have congenital prolongation of the QT interval
- have Diabetes
- have had a Stroke
- have low potassium, magnesium, or calcium levels
- have nutritional deficiencies
If you have heart disease and abnormal heart rhythms, or people are taking certain medications (e.g., Verapamil, atazanavir), discuss with your doctor how Rupall may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Rupall, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Kidney function: The safety and effectiveness of this medication have not been established for people with reduced kidney function. Rupall is not recommended for people with reduced kidney function.
Liver function: The safety and effectiveness of Rupall have not been established for people with reduced liver function. Rupall is not recommended for people with reduced liver function.
Pregnancy: Rupall should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if rupatadine passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Rupall, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The tablet form of Rupall is not recommended for children less than 12 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of using this medication have not been established for children younger than 2 years of age.
Seniors: Seniors may be more likely to experience side effects with this medication.