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GENERIC NAME:
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FDA PREGNANCY GROUP:
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B
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INDICATIONS:
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Rhinitis, allergic |
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Urticaria, chronic idiopathic |
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SIDE EFFECTS:
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abdominal pain |
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anaphylactic shock |
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anaphylactoid reactions |
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anorexia |
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anxiety |
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bronchospasm |
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cough |
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dizziness |
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drowsiness |
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dysuria |
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elevated hepatic enzymes |
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epistaxis |
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fatigue |
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headache |
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hepatitis |
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hyperbilirubinemia |
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hypertension |
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insomnia |
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nausea/vomiting |
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pharyngitis |
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rash (unspecified) |
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sinus tachycardia |
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xerostomia |
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ABSOLUTE
CONTRAINDICATIONS :
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RELATIVE
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dialysis |
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driving or operating machinery |
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elderly |
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ethanol intoxication |
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hepatic disease |
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infants |
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pregnancy |
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renal failure |
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ADULT DOSE:
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Antihistaminic (H -receptor)-Oral, 5 to 10 mg once a day .
Note: In patients with reduced creatinine clearance (< 31 mL per min) and with hepatic impairment, a dose of 5 mg once a day is recommended . |
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MAXIMUM ADULT DOSE:
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10 mg a day .
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PEDIATRIC DOSE:
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Antihistaminic (H -receptor) -Children up to 2 years of age: Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Children 2 to 6 years of age: Oral, 2.5 mg once a day. The dosage may be increased to a maximum daily dose of 5 mg, given as 5 mg once a day or 2.5 mg every 12 hours.
Children 6 years of age and older: Oral, 5 or 10 mg once a day.
Note: The dosage should be decreased in patients who have reduced renal function (creatinine clearance of 11-31 mL per minute) or hepatic function impairment. In patients up to 6 years of age with renal or hepatic dysfunction, cetirizine use is not recommended. For children 6 years of age and older, the lower dosage of 5 mg once a day should be used. |
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MAXIMUM PEDIATRIC
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ELDERLY DOSE:
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Antihistaminic (H -receptor)-Oral, 5 to 10 mg once a day .
Note: In patients with reduced creatinine clearance (< 31 mL per min) and with hepatic impairment, a dose of 5 mg once a day is recommended . |
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