Detail Drug Information

Fexofenadine (Fexofenadine)

Overview of Fexofenadine

Fexofenadine Hcl is antihistaminic agent. Histamine mediates allergic and inflammatory reactions. Fexofenadine Hcl is used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery, itchy, red eyes, sneezing, runny nose etc.

Indication of Fexofenadine

Fexofenadine is primarily indicated in conditions like Allergy, Chronic idiopathic urticaria, Cytotoxic-induced neutropenia, Hay fever, Rhinitis, Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Symptomatic relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis, Urticaria, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Runny nose, Sneezing.

Contraindication of Fexofenadine

No data regarding the contra indications of Fexofenadine is available.

Side Effects of Fexofenadine

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Fexofenadine, which give rise to further complications include Viral infections.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Fexofenadine include Convulsions, Coma, Hallucinations, Ataxia, Cardiorespiratory collapse, Tremor, Ventricular arrhythmias, Cardiovascular collapse, Sedation, Hyperreflexia, Psychosis, Excitement.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Fexofenadine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Tinnitus, Hypotension, Hair loss, Hypersensitivity reactions, Blood dyscrasias, Increased intracranial pressure, Dysmenorrhea, CNS depression, Cold & flu, psychomotor impairment.

Precautions of Fexofenadine

Fexofenadine should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease or any allergy, hepatic impairment. Do not take this medication for several days before any allergy testing since test results can be affected. Although drowsiness is uncommon at usual doses under normal circumstances, be aware that this medication may have such effects, before engaging in activities requiring alertness. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation. Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly patients.