Adtrizin 10 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cetirizine hydrochloride |
| Company | Team pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis
- Treatment of uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Treatment of allergen-induced asthma
Pharmacology
- Potent H1 receptor antagonist
- Histamine-mediated allergic reaction inhibition
- Reduction of inflammatory cell migration
- Reduction of mediator release in allergic reactions
- Peak plasma concentration of 257 mcg/L within one hour (980 mcg/L in children)
- Plasma half-life of approximately 11 hours
- Consistent absorption from one subject to the next
- Renal clearance of 30 ml/minute
- Excretion half-life of approximately nine hours
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 1 tablet or 2 teaspoonfuls daily
- Children dosage: 1 teaspoonful once daily
- Children 6 months to 2 years dosage: 1/2 teaspoonful once daily
- Injectable dosage for adults: 10 mg administered by intravenous injection
- Injectable dosage for children: 2.5 to 10 mg depending on age administered by intravenous injection
Interaction
- No clinically significant drug interactions with Theophylline
- No clinically significant drug interactions with Azithromycin
- No clinically significant drug interactions with Pseudoephedrine
- No clinically significant drug interactions with Ketoconazole
- No clinically significant drug interactions with Erythromycin
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Cetirizine or hydroxyzine
Side Effects
- Most common side effect: somnolence
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category: B
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution advised when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution advised when driving or operating heavy machinery
Use in Special Populations
- Reduction of clearance in elderly patients
- Safety demonstrated in pediatric patients aged 6 months to 5 years
Therapeutic Class
- Sedating Anti-histamine
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children