Uses of Cetrisyn

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Cetrisyn is a film-coated tablet that contains Cetirizine as an active ingredient. The drug is used to combat allergies and in cases of hypersensitivity.

1. Uses of the drug Cetrisyn

Cetrisyn contains Cetirizine as the main ingredient. Cetirizine is a potent antihistamine with antiallergic effects and does not cause drowsiness at pharmacological doses. Cetirizine inhibits the early phase of histamine-mediated allergic reactions, reducing the release of mediators later in the allergic reaction.
Uses of Cetrisyn are: Symptomatic treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria with manifestations such as runny nose, sneezing, posterior nasal discharge, red eyes, watery eyes, itchy skin and skin rash.
Contraindications to the use of Cetrisyn: People with hypersensitivity to drug components.

2. How to take and dose of Cetrisyn


Usage: Orally.
Dosage:
People from 12 years of age and older: The starting dose is 5 - 10mg/day depending on the severity of the disease, can be used for a long time; People 65 years of age and older: Use 5mg/day. Overdose: When using an overdose of Cetrisyn, the patient should stop the drug and immediately notify the doctor when there are unusual manifestations. In case of an emergency, the patient should be taken to the emergency room immediately.
Missed dose: When a dose of Cetrisyn is forgotten, the patient should take it as soon as he remembers. If the time is too far from the time you need to take it, you should not make up for it, but should take the next dose as scheduled (or consult your doctor before deciding).

3. Side effects of the drug Cetrisyn


When using Cetrisyn, patients may experience some unwanted side effects:
Common: Somnolence, fatigue, sore throat, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, nausea; Uncommon: Anorexia, increased appetite, skin flushing, urinary retention, increased salivation; Rare: Hemolytic anemia, severe hypotension, thrombocytopenia, hepatitis, cholestasis, glomerulonephritis, anaphylaxis. Usually, side effects go away when the medication is stopped. If experiencing side effects, patients should notify their doctor for timely advice and support.

4. Be careful when using Cetrisyn


Some notes patients need to remember before and while taking Cetrisyn:
Objects to note before taking the drug: Elderly people, children under 15 years old, pregnant women, lactating women, people patients with kidney failure, liver failure, people who are sensitive to the ingredients of the drug, subjects with myasthenia gravis, stomach ulcers, hepatic coma, ... Need to adjust the dose of the drug in people with moderate or severe renal impairment, people on hemodialysis; Dosage adjustment is required in patients with hepatic impairment; Some patients using Cetrisyn have symptoms of drowsiness, so be careful when driving, operating brain machines; Avoid concomitant use of Cetrisyn with alcohol and other CNS depressants to avoid the risk of aggravating the side effects of the drug; It is not recommended to use Cetrisyn in pregnant and lactating women (consult your doctor's prescription). Cetrisyn should be used strictly according to the doctor's prescription. Patients should honestly inform their doctors about their medical history and medications to receive appropriate advice.
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