Urtizin 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.25 (10 x 10: ৳ 125.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 12.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Hydroxyzine hydrochloride |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Product Title
- Urtizin Hydrochloride Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Urtizin Hydrochloride is indicated for the relief of anxiety, tension, pruritus due to allergic conditions, and as a sedative when used as premedication and following general anesthesia.
Dosage Form
- Tablet
Dosage Strength
- 25mg
- 50mg
- 100mg
Packaging Options
- Bottle
- Blister Pack
Color
- White
Pharmacological Class
- Anxiolytic Antihistamine
- Piperazine Class
- H1 Receptor Antagonist
Pharmacological Action
- Skeletal Muscle Relaxation
- Bronchodilation
- Antihistaminic Effects
- Analgesic Effects
- Antiemetic Effect
Onset of Action
- 15 to 30 minutes after oral administration
Recommended Dosage for Adults
- 50-100 mg 4 times daily for anxiety and tension relief
- 25 mg 3 to 4 times daily for pruritus due to allergic conditions
- 50-100 mg for sedation
Recommended Dosage for Children
- 50-100 mg (5-10 teaspoonfuls) daily in divided doses for anxiety and tension relief
- 50 mg (5 teaspoonfuls) daily in divided doses for pruritus due to allergic conditions
- 0.6 mg/kg of body weight for sedation
Interaction with Other Drugs
- Potentiate Meperidine and Barbiturates
- Not known to interfere with the action of digitalis
- Should be avoided with monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Hydroxyzine or any of its ingredients
Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Psychomotor Impairment
- Antimuscarinic Effects
- Urinary Retention
- Dry Mouth
- Blurred Vision
- Gastrointestinal Disturbances
Rare Side Effects
- Hypotension
- Palpitation
- Arrhythmias
- Extrapyramidal Effects
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Depression
- Sleep Disturbances
- Tremor
- Convulsions
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Blood Disorders
- Liver Dysfunction
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Contraindicated in early pregnancy
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Consideration of potentiating action when used with central nervous system depressants
- Patients should be cautioned against driving or operating machinery
- Simultaneous use of other CNS depressant drugs should be avoided
- Dosage reduction when administered concomitantly with CNS depressants
Use in Special Populations
- Half of the normal dose in renal impairment patients
- Start with half the recommended dose in the elderly due to prolonged action
Overdose Effects
- Manifestation of hypersedation
- Vomiting induction recommended
- General supportive care and close monitoring of vital signs indicated
- Hypotension may be controlled with intravenous fluids and specific medications
- No specific antidote available
- No practical method to quantitate Urtizin in body fluids or tissue after ingestion or administration
Therapeutic Class
- Sedating Anti-histamine
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool & dry place
- Protect from light
- Keep out of the reach of children