Zyrtec

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Allergy medication.   Active substance - cetirizine . Active component - antagonist histamine   competitive mechanism of action, metabolite of hydroxyzine. The drug relieves itching, has protivoekssudativnoe impact. The product facilitates the already developed allergies and prevents the formation of allergic response   on receipt of the allergen. Zyrtec reduces the permeability of the capillary walls, prevents swelling of tissues, relieves muscle spasms smooth. In bronchial asthma (light version) reduces the severity gistaminindutsirovannoy bronchoconstriction. No sedative effect on the central nervous system. It is produced in the form of tablets, a syrup, drops, solution.

Indications and contraindications:

Zyrtec is indicated for allergic conjunctivitis, allergic rhinitis (seasonal, year-round options) at hay fever . hives . atopic asthma , Angioedema, allergic dermatitis. Zyrtec do not apply in case of hypersensitivity to cetirizine, pregnancy, breastfeeding. In the elderly and in renal disease administered with caution. Zyrtec children prescribed upon reaching 1 year.

Side effect:

Diskofort epigastric, dry mouth, dizziness, headaches, allergies. In case of overdose observed urinary retention, increased sleepiness, constipation Irritability. Recommended emergency gastric lavage, posimptomnoe treatment antidote is not designed, hemodialysis does not bring effect.

Mode of application:

Take Zyrtec 1 times a day, washed down with 200 ml of water. Zyrtec drops diluted in water. Zyrtec Children appoint 5 mg once a day. When kidney disease dosage reduced by half.

Special instructions:

Higher doses impairs the ability to perform fast work affects the driving vehicles. When taken with ethanol gain negative impact on the nervous system have been recorded. During antiallergic therapy should be complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages.

Drug Interactions:

With cimetidine, pseudoephedrine, erythromycin . ketoconazole , Diazepam, erythromycin and azithromycin clinically significant interactions were observed. Theophylline   reduces the clearance of the drug Zyrtec. Myelotoxic gematoksicheskoe medicines increase the impact of the drug.