Cetirizine (Cetirizine)
Overview of Cetirizine
Cetirizine Hcl is antihistaminic agent. Histamine mediates allergic and inflammatory reactions. It provides relief of allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes, sneezing, itching and hives. Cetirizine Hcl is also used for allergic skin conditions.
Indication of Cetirizine
Cetirizine is primarily indicated in conditions like Atopic dermatitis, Chronic idiopathic urticaria, Perennial rhinitis, Seasonal allergic rhinitis, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Symptomatic relief of allergy.
Contraindication of Cetirizine
Cetirizine is contraindicated in conditions like Porphyria,Hypersensitivity,Pregnancy,Breast feeding.
Side Effects of Cetirizine
Cetirizine produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Leucopenia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Cetirizine therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Cetirizine include Sedation.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cetirizine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Drowsiness, Dry mouth, GI upset, Somnolence, Agitation, GI discomfort, Dry mouth.
Precautions of Cetirizine
Cetirizine should be used with caution in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, asthma, any blood disorder or any allergy. It should be used with caution during pregnancy or lactation.