The drug "Cetirizine". Instructions

Medication "Cetirizine" (oral drops) is a blocker of peripheral H1-histamine receptors, an antihistamine antiallergic drug, a metabolite of hydroxysin.

The drug slows the early stage (histologically mediated) in an allergic reaction, preventing the pathophysiological and physiological effects of histamine. These include, in particular, increased permeability and the expansion of capillaries (the occurrence of urticaria, swelling, redness). The medication is capable of stimulating sensory nerve endings, reducing the smooth muscles in the organs of the digestive tract and breathing. In the late stages of allergy development the "Cetirizine" agent slows the migration of eosinophils and the release of histamine. Thus, the late reaction is weakened.

Characterizing the drug "Cetirizine", the instruction indicates its ability to significantly reduce the hyperreactivity of the bronchial tree, provoked by the release of histamine in patients with bronchial asthma. This influence is not accompanied by a central influence, which is proved in the course of psychometric tests and EEG results.

The drug "Cetirizine" has an overwhelming effect on skin reactions in patients with dermographism and cold urticaria.

The effect of the drug is felt after twenty minutes after application. The maximum antihistamine effectiveness is achieved after an hour. The duration of exposure to the drug is usually a day, which allows you to use the medication once a day.

Medication "Cetirizin". Instructions. Indications

The drug is prescribed for symptomatic therapy in patients older than two years. Indications for the use of the drug are: pollinosis, allergic rhinitis (year-round, seasonal), conjunctivitis, idiopathic urticaria (chronic), angioedema (angioedema) , itching of the skin, other allergic diseases. The tool "Cetirizine" recommends the instruction in the complex treatment for chronic eczema, atopic dermatitis, bronchial asthma.

The drug is taken orally after and before meals, washed down with a small amount of liquid. The "Cetirizine" medication is recommended for use at the same time, regularly. Due to the fact that the drug may cause drowsiness, some patients are advised to take it in the evening.

Patients from two to six years of age, once in ten drops or five at night and in the morning, from six years - twenty drops per day.

The duration of therapy is determined by the doctor.

In case of an overdose, psychomotor agitation and irritability are noted. After the manifestation of these symptoms comes drowsiness. Probably development of tachycardia, tremor, delay in urination, rash, itching.

At the first signs of an overdose, it is necessary to induce vomiting in the patient. After give activated charcoal, laxatives. If necessary, symptomatic treatment is prescribed.

Contraindicated in hypersensitivity medicine, children up to two years. In disorders of the liver, kidneys - not assigned to patients under six years.

Despite the fact that there is no data on the negative effect on the fetus, the drug "Cetirizine" is contraindicated in admission during pregnancy (at the first stages). In a later gestation period, the medication is allowed to be taken under the recommendation and under the constant supervision of the attending physician. If it is necessary to perform therapy during lactation, feeding is stopped.

As practice shows, the drug "Cetirizine" (reviews of patients and experts are also confirmed) is transferred well enough. The likely adverse events have a weak or moderate intensity level. Before using the drug, it is recommended that you carefully read the instructions and get medical advice.