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Cadirizine drug with the main active ingredient is Cetirizine used in the treatment of conjunctivitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis, urticaria, itching but of unknown cause. The correct use of drugs and doses will bring effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects.
1. What is Cadirizine?
Cadirizine produced by US PHARMA USA Co., Ltd. The drug is indicated for the treatment of certain allergies. The active ingredient is Cetirizine. One film-coated tablet of Cadirizine contains the following ingredients:
Cetirizine dihydrochloride:10 mg. In addition, the drug contains excipients including: Corn starch, Lactose, Sodium starch glycolate, Magnesium stearate, Polyvivyl pyrrolidone K30, Aerosil, Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose 606, Titanium dioxide, Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose 615, Talc, Polyethylene glycol 6000 just enough 1 member.
2. Effects of Cadirizine on patients
Because Cadirizine contains the main ingredient Cetirizine, the drug will have the pharmacological effects of these active ingredients. Accordingly, Cetirizine has an antagonistic effect on histamine H1 receptors. Thereby reducing the release of mediators that cause hypersensitivity reactions. In addition, the drug is also an antihistamine with anti-allergic effect.
3. Indications and contraindications to the use of Cadirizine
Patients using Cadirizine should strictly follow the doctor's instructions.
3.1. Indications Cadirizine is used to relieve symptoms of allergies and hypersensitivity reactions. Therefore, the drug Cadirizine is prescribed by the doctor in the following cases:
Allergic conjunctivitis. Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis , Allergic Rhinitis All Year round . Chronic urticaria of no known cause in adults and children over 12 years Quincke's edema (after treatment for shock). 3.2. Contraindications to the drug Cadirizine Cadirizine drug is contraindicated for the following subjects
Patients with hypersensitivity or allergy to the active ingredient Cetirizine or other ingredients contained in the drug Cadirizine is contraindicated for children under 2 years of age. Contraindications to the use of Cadirizine for children aged 2-6 years with liver dysfunction, kidney failure It should be noted, if the patient using Cadirizine has unusual symptoms, stop using the drug immediately and consult a doctor, medical staff for timely treatment.
4. How to use and dose of Cadirizine
Cadirizine is made in the form of film-coated tablets, so patients need to take the drug orally. You can drink it with water, but be careful not to chew it during or outside of a meal and do not take the drug with stimulants, alcohol, or beer, because it can affect the effect of the drug.
Dosage of Cadirizine is as follows:
Adults and children 6 years of age and older: Take 1 tablet per day. Patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 7 ml/min) and liver failure: Take a dose of 5 mg/time/day. It should be noted: The above drug dosage is for reference only, patients need to take the drug exactly as directed by the doctor or pharmacist for the best effect.
5. Cadirizine side effects
During the use of Cadirizine, patients may experience some unwanted effects, specifically:
Headache, drowsiness, dizziness Dry mouth Digestive disorders However, patients do not need to worry too much. worry, as these side effects are only mild and will go away quickly.
In addition, during the use of Cadirizine, if the patient encounters other abnormal symptoms, the patient should notify the doctor for advice on reducing the dose of the drug or changing to another drug.
6. Notes when using Cadirizine
During the use of Cadirizine, patients need to pay attention to the following:
Patients with kidney failure, liver failure, hemodialysis need to adjust the dose of Cadirizine Do not use Cadirizine for women pregnant and lactating women. Because the active ingredient in the drug can be excreted in milk. In addition, the safety of Cadirizine for pregnant women and their fetuses has been verified. Drivers and machine operators: This subject should consider using Cadirizine because it has the potential to cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, headache... Patients should carefully read the instructions for use before when using.
7. Cadirizine drug interactions
When using many drugs at the same time may occur drug interactions. This can increase or decrease the effectiveness of the drug. Some drugs that can interact with Cadirizine include:
When taking Cadirizine with alcohol, or other drugs that inhibit the central nervous system will increase central nervous system depression Cadirizine used with Theophyllin can reduce Caditizine elimination capacity. To better understand the types of drug interactions, patients need to inform their doctors and pharmacists about the drugs, herbs, and supplements they are using.
8. How to handle overdose, forget dose of Cadirizine
Overdose : An overdose of Cadirizine can cause drowsiness in adults and agitation in children. Therefore, in case of overdose of Cadirizine causing acute poisoning and unusual symptoms, patients should soon go to medical centers for examination, monitoring and treatment when necessary. Missed dose: Patients should minimize the missed dose. However, if you forget to take your medicine, you need to take it as soon as you remember it. However, if the time to forget is too close to the new dose, skip the missed dose and take the new dose as usual. Never take a double dose to make up for it. Avoid the risk of drug poisoning and dangerous side effects. To ensure the best quality of the drug, the patient should store the medicine in a dry place, away from direct light. Do not use the medicine when it has expired, moldy.
Cadirizine drug with the main active ingredient is Cetirizine used in the treatment of conjunctivitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis, urticaria, itching but of unknown cause. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take the drug exactly as directed by a doctor or pharmacist.
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