Cetirizine Zyrtec - Potent Antihistamine - Usage & Side Effects Of Zyrtec.
Cetrizine hydrochloride (brand name zyrtec) is non sedating anti-histamine with a potent anti-allergic action. It posses strong affinity for histamine H receptors, and has no anti-cholinergic and anti-serotoninergic effects. Since it does not cross blood brain barrier it does not cause sedation or interfere with mental alertness or memory function.
Cetirizine hydrochloride is available under the brand name Zyrtec. Cetrizine is available in three different forms. It is available in chewable, non chewable and syrup form. Cetrizine hydrochloride is absorbed rapidly with food in all the forms.
Cetirizine Zyrtec is used in the treatment of all types of rhinitis. Cetirizine Zyrtec is used to treat symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis. These may be caused by allergens such as ragweed, grass and tree pollens. Adults and children above 2 years of age and older can take this medicine. The common symptoms like sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus, tearing, and redness of the eyes are effectively treated with Cetirizine Zyrtec
It si also helpful in Perennial Allergic Rhinitis caused due to allergens such as dust mites, animal dander and molds in adults and children 6 months of age and older. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhea, postnasal discharge, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus, and tearing. Cetirizine Zyrtec is also used to treat Chronic Urticaria. It significantly reduces the occurrence, severity, and duration of hives and significantly reduces pruritus.
The most common zyrtec side effects in patients aged 12 years and older that occurred more frequently was somnolence. The other side effects of cetrizine zyrtec include abdominal pain, dry mouth, fatigue, insomnia and malaise. Contra indications OF cetirizine zyrtec include pregnancy and lactation. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption while on cetrizine zyrtec.
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