Arcet 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.01 (10 x 10: ৳ 201.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cetirizine hydrochloride |
| Company | Nipro jmi pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis
- Treatment of uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria and allergen induced asthma
Pharmacology
- Potent H1 receptor antagonist
- Inhibits histamine-mediated early phase of allergic reaction
- Reduces migration of inflammatory cells
- Reduces release of mediators associated with late phase of allergic reaction
- Plasma half-life approximately 11 hours
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 1 tablet or 2 teaspoonfuls daily
- Children 2-6 years dosage: 1 teaspoonful once daily
- Injectable dosage: Once every 24 hours for acute urticaria
- Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older: 10 mg administered by intravenous injection
Interaction
- No clinically significant drug interactions with Theophylline, Azithromycin, Pseudoephedrine, Ketoconazole, or Erythromycin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Cetirizine or hydroxyzine
Side Effects
- Most common side effect is somnolence
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution should be exercised when driving a car or operating heavy machinery
Use in Special Populations
- Reduced clearance in patients with mild to moderate hepatic and renal impairment
- Safety demonstrated in pediatric patients aged 6 months to 5 years
- Clearance reduced in elderly patients
Therapeutic Class
- Sedating Anti-histamine
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children