Azatadine Maleate (Azatadine Maleate)
Overview of Azatadine Maleate
Azatidine is an antihistaminic agent with actions, uses and adverse effects similar to PROMETHAZINE. It provides relief of symptoms of allergic reactions such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing.
Indication of Azatadine Maleate
Azatadine Maleate is primarily indicated in conditions like Allergic pruritis, Allergic rhinitis, Hay fever, Urticaria, Vasomotor rhinitis.
Contraindication of Azatadine Maleate
Azatadine (Maleate) is contraindicated in conditions like Glucoma,Prostatic hypertrophy,Pyloric disease,Pyloric stenosis,Hypersensitivity,Urinary retention.
Side Effects of Azatadine Maleate
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Azatadine (Maleate) include Tachycardia, Blurred vision, Drowsiness, Dry mouth, Urinary retention, Confusion.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Azatadine (Maleate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vertigo, Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Constipation, Dry mouth, Blurred vision, Dysuria, Mood changes.
Precautions of Azatadine Maleate
Azatadine should be used with caution in bone marrow depression. Patients should observe caution while driving or performing other task requiring alertness because it may cause drowsiness. It should be used with caution in patients with urinary retention, history of bronchial asthma, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular or liver disease. It should be used with caution in person with acute or chronic respiratory impairment, especially in children. Do not administer azatadine subcutaneously because irritation or lesion may occur.