Ebastine (Ebastine)
Overview of Ebastine
Ebastine is a non sedating anti-histaminic agent. Ebastine is useful for symptomatic relief of allergic conditions including allergic rhinitis and in pruritic skin disorders.
Indication of Ebastine
Ebastine is primarily indicated in conditions like Allergic rhinitis, Pruritus, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Decongestant.
Contraindication of Ebastine
Ebastine is contraindicated in conditions like Diarrhoea,Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Ebastine
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ebastine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Excitement, Diarrhea, Constipation, Asthenia, Gastric intolerance.
Precautions of Ebastine
Patients should observed caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, because may cause drowsiness. Ebastine should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment, dose should be reduce in patients with renal impairment. Avoid use in young children and use with caution in elderly patients. Topical preparation containing antihistamines should not be used on broken and eczematous skin.