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Stalevo 5 is made in the form of tablets, with the main ingredient being Levocetirizine dihydrochloride. It is used in the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria and allergic rhinitis.
1. What is Stalevo 5?
Stalevo 5 contains Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg as the active ingredient. Levocetirizine is a potent, selective antagonist of peripheral H1 receptors. Studies have shown that Levocetirizine has a high affinity for human H1 receptors that is more than 2 times stronger than Cetirizine. The drug works by blocking the binding of histamine to the receptors (no effect on the release of histamine).Stalevo 5 is indicated for prescription in the following cases:
Treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, persistent allergic rhinitis with symptoms of nasal itching, runny nose, sneezing, red eyes, watery eyes ; Treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria. On the other hand, patients with hypersensitivity to Levocetirizine, other piperazine derivatives and excipients of the drug are contraindicated to prescribe this drug. Patients with severe renal impairment (with creatinine clearance <10ml/min) are also not allowed to prescribe.
2. How to use and dose Stalevo 5
Stalevo 5 is taken orally. The duration of treatment depends on the type of disease and the duration of the illness. With seasonal allergies, the drug is used for 3-6 weeks, with short-term pollen allergies, about 1 week is enough. There have been cases of use of Stalevo 5mg tablets for 6 months. With chronic urticaria and chronic allergic rhinitis, there have been cases of use for 1 year; Use the drug for 18 months in patients with itching due to atopic dermatitis.
The recommended dose of Stalevo 5 is as follows:
People from 12 years of age and older: Take 1 tablet per day; Elderly: Dosage adjustments should be made in the elderly with moderate to severe renal impairment; Children under 12 years of age: Do not use Stalevo 5 for children under 12 years old (should use a different dosage) Patients with renal failure: The interval between doses depends on individual renal function. It is necessary to assess the patient's creatinine clearance in order to adjust the dose accordingly. Specifically: Creatinine clearance over 80ml/min: Take 1 tablet/day; Creatinine clearance 50 - 79ml/min: Take 1 tablet/day; Creatinine clearance 30 - 49ml/min: Take 1 tablet every 2 days; Creatinine clearance less than 30ml/min: Take 1 tablet every 3 days; Creatinine clearance less than 10ml/min: Do not use the drug. When using an overdose of Stalevo 5, patients may experience drowsiness (in adults); agitation, restlessness, drowsiness (in children). To control overdose, patients should receive symptomatic and supportive treatment. If the patient has just taken the drug, the patient may have a gastric lavage.
If a dose of Stalevo 5 is missed, the patient should consult a doctor. Patients should not make their own decisions about using compensatory drugs without the consent of their doctor.
3. Side effects of Stalevo 5
When using Stalevo 5, patients may experience some side effects such as: Fatigue, drowsiness, dry mouth, rhinitis, sore throat, ... (in children from 12 years old); fever, drowsiness, cough, nosebleeds (in children 6-12 years old). There are also quite a few cases of body weakness or abdominal pain. In addition, patients may experience rare reactions such as hypersensitivity (including psychosis, agitation, aggression, eye twitching, dyspnea, palpitations).
Patients should inform their doctor about the side effects of Stalevo 5 for advice on appropriate management.
4. Be careful when using Stalevo 5
Some notes for patients to remember before and while using Stalevo 5:
Caution when using the drug in people who drink alcohol, who are intolerant to galactose, lactase deficiency, glucose - galactose malabsorption; Use the right dose, the right dose, according to the doctor's instructions to ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment; Do not use if past the expiry date, the tablet becomes wet, discolored, moldy or discolored (visible to the naked eye; the safety of Stalevo 5 in pregnant women has not been established. Therefore, the drug should be used with caution during pregnancy, only when the potential benefit outweighs the possible risk (approved by the doctor); Levocetirizine passes into breast milk and should be used with caution in women. breast-feeding, use only if the benefits outweigh the risks (approved by your doctor); Avoid driving or operating machinery while using Levocetirizine as it may cause drowsiness.
5. Stalevo 5 . drug interactions
Some drug interactions of Stalevo 5: There is a risk of lethargy if Stalevo 5 is used together with the following drugs: Tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline), alcohol, narcotics (morphine, codeine), benzodiazepines (diazepam), antihistamines that cause drowsiness (chlorpheniramine), sleeping pills.
Therefore, to ensure safety, patients should inform their doctors about the medicines they are using, the diseases they have/are suffering from. At the same time, patients should not arbitrarily start, stop, adjust the dose of any medicine without the permission of the doctor.
When prescribed to use Stalevo 5, the patient should strictly follow all instructions of the doctor. This is meant to ensure the effectiveness of the drug, while avoiding the risk of some dangerous adverse reactions for the patient.
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