Orgy 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (10 x 14: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 42.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cetirizine hydrochloride |
| Company | Kumudini pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis
- Treatment of uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Relief of symptoms of allergen-induced asthma
Pharmacology
- Potent H1 receptor antagonist
- No significant anticholinergic and antiserotonic effects
- Inhibition of histamine-mediated early phase of allergic reaction
- Reduction of migration of inflammatory cells and release of mediators associated with late phase of allergic reaction
- Peak plasma concentrations of 257 mcg/L within one hour of administration
- Plasma half-life of approximately 11 hours
- Renal clearance of 30 ml/minute
- Excretion half-life of approximately nine hours
Dosage & Administration
- Adults and Children 6 years and older: 1 tablet or 2 teaspoonfuls daily
- Children 2-6 years: 1 teaspoonful once daily or 1/2 teaspoonful twice daily
- Children 6 months to 2 years : 1/2 teaspoonful once daily
- Recommended dosage regimen for injectable form in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older is 10 mg administered by intravenous injection
Interaction
- No clinically significant drug interactions found
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to Cetirizine or hydroxyzine
Side Effects
- Most common side effect: somnolence
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution advised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution advised when driving a car or operating heavy machinery
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in patients with hepatic or renal insufficiency
- Safety demonstrated in pediatric patients aged 6 months to 5 years
- Reduction in clearance in elderly patients
Therapeutic Class
- Sedating Anti-histamine
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children