Uses of Cetazine

Cetazine 10mg drug has the main active ingredient Cetirizine Dihydrochloride. The drug is used for the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and chronic urticaria in both adults and children.

What is Cetazine 10mg? Cetazine 10mg drug is indicated in the treatment of a number of diseases such as symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, persistent allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children, allergic conjunctivitis.

Active ingredient Cetirizine.2HCl belongs to the group of strong antihistamines with anti-allergic effects and especially does not cause drowsiness in pharmacological doses. This is an antagonist that has a selective effect on the H1 receptor but does not act on other receptors. Therefore, there is almost no antagonistic effect to acetylcholine or serotonin.
Cetirizine.2HCI has a mechanism of inhibiting the early phase of histamine-mediated allergic reactions and inactivating inflammatory cells migration as well as the release of mediators of allergic reactions in late stage.

The drug is used orally in different doses depending on age. For children over 6 years old and adults can take 1 tablet per day. In patients with impaired renal function with a creatinine clearance of 11-31ml/min, in hemodialysis patients with a creatinine clearance <7ml/min or in liver failure, the dose is 1⁄2 tablets once daily.
Note that the above dosage is for reference only. Depending on the condition of each patient and the progress of the disease, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate dose.

When the drug is used in excess, it can lead to drowsiness in adults or agitation in children. This problem can be resolved by induction of vomiting and gastric lavage along with other supportive measures. So far, there is no specific antidote for this case.
Cetazine has some contraindications for cases such as:
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to hydroxyzin, cetirizine dihydrochloride. Children under 6 years old. Women who are pregnant and breastfeeding. Care should be taken when using the drug for some cases such as:
Patients with liver failure, renal failure and people undergoing hemodialysis need to adjust the dose accordingly. During the use of the drug, do not drink alcohol and central nervous system depressants, because it can increase the effects of these drugs and harm the body. Some patients when using Ceftirizine may cause drowsiness as a side effect. Therefore, caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. Cetazine 10mg tablet has the active ingredient Cetirizine Dihydrochloride as the active ingredient. The drug is used for the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and chronic urticaria in both adults and children. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid side effects, users need to follow the doctor's instructions exactly.
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