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Clanzen 5mg drug is an antiallergic drug manufactured by Khanh Hoa Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company with drug registration number VD-14328-1. Clanzen medicine is prepared in the form of tablets according to the specification of 1 box of 5 blisters x 10 tablets.
1. What is Clanzen 5mg?
The main ingredient of the drug Clanzen 5mg is Levocetirizine dihydrochloride with the content of 5mg.
Levocetirizine dihydrochloride has anti-allergic effects of the H1 antihistamine group. Levocetirizine works by acting on the H1-receptor mechanism of histamine, which can help relieve symptoms of allergic reactions, anaphylaxis.... In addition, Levocetirizine is also known as a racemic isomer. of the new generation cetirizine, Levocetirizine is much more potent than cetirizine.
Levocetirizine is rapidly absorbed after oral administration, 0.9 hours after oral administration Levocetirizine concentration peaks in the adult plasma and this concentration will reach steady state after 2 days of treatment. After absorption, Levocetirizine will be mostly bound to plasma proteins (approximately 90%). Levocetirizine metabolism is mediated by aromatic oxidation, N- and O- radical dealkylation and taurine conjugation.
Levocetirizine plasma elimination time is 7.9 hours, Levocetirizine is eliminated mainly in the urine (85.4% of the dose) and partly in feces (12.9%), a small part of Levocetirizine crosses the milk barrier. mom.
2. Uses of the drug Clanzen 5mg Clanzen medicine 5mg is used to treat allergic cases:
Seasonal allergic rhinitis; Chronic allergic rhinitis; Sneezing; Runny nose, itchy nose; Watery eyes, red eyes; Chronic urticaria.
3. Dosage and how to use Clanzen 5mg
Clanzen 5mg tablets are taken orally, taking Clanzen tablets whole, do not chew or crush the tablets, can be taken before, during or after meals. Dosage of Clanzen 5mg for adults and children > 6 years old: 5mg/day.
Dosage of Clanzen 5mg drug for patients with renal failure:
Patients with ClCr 30 - 49 mL/min: use Clanzen 5mg dose 5mg/day, take it once every 2 days. Patients with ClCr < 30mL/min: Clanzen 5mg dose 5mg/day, once every 3 days. There is no need to adjust the dose of Clanzen 5mg when only liver failure is present.
4. Contraindications of the drug Clanzen 5mg Contraindicated to use the drug Clanzen 5mg for patients with hypersensitivity to the drug ingredients Clanzen 5mg or piperazine derivatives; Patients with severe renal impairment have ClCr < 10 mL/min. 5. Side effects of the drug Clanzen 5mg Dry mouth; Headache, migraine ; Fatigue, weakness; Somnolence, Sore throat; Abdominal pain, digestive disorders...
6. Be careful when taking Clanzen 5mg
Caution when taking Clanzen 5mg for:
Alcoholics; Patients with hereditary disorders of galactose intolerance; People with lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Do not take Clanzen 5mg when driving and operating machinery; Clanzen 5mg should not be used in pregnant and lactating women: Clanzen 5mg can be toxic to the fetus, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy, so before taking the drug, the patient should be checked. are pregnant and should inform your doctor before prescribing whether you are pregnant or not. Clanzen 5mg drug is not used for breastfeeding women because Clanzen is excreted in breast milk, affecting the baby, if the mother uses the drug, do not breastfeed or wean the baby before taking the drug. Use caution when administering Clanzen 5mg to children under 6 years of age. 7. Drug interactions of drugs Clanzen 5mg Do not use stimulants, alcoholic drinks (wine, beer...) during the use of Clanzen 5mg drugs because these substances can reduce the effects of Clanzen 5mg drugs; Co-administration of Clanzen 5mg with asthma and bronchitis drugs (Theophyllin) will reduce the effect on H1 receptors; Taking Clanzen 5mg with CNS depressants may increase the inhibitory effect of the drug. 8. Treatment of overdose, forgetting dose of Clanzen 5mg Drug Overdose of Clanzen 5mg: mild cases of Clanzen 5mg overdose can be treated at home, if possible it is necessary to notify your doctor for advice and guidance. ;
If an overdose of Clanzen 5mg medicine can cause a high fever, it is necessary to take the patient to the nearest medical facility or call 911 emergency center for prompt treatment instructions, to avoid a shock reaction. harm the patient.
Forgotten dose of Clanzen 5mg: Missing dose of Clanzen is very common, but should only be taken when the time to remember is far from the next dose of Clanzen. Absolutely do not take Clanzen 5mg twice the dose at the next time to avoid overdose and drug shock.
Above are the uses, how to use and note when using Clanzen medicine. To ensure safety and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to use the drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
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