If you want to be able to enjoy the outdoors, if you want to spend the day running around the park without fear of breaking out in hives, then talk to your doctor about using Cetrizin.
The generic name of Cetrizin is Cetirizine. This Cetirizine is one of the latest innovations in allergy medications. It is the fourth drug to be included in the new generation of drugs referred to as "non- sedating" antihistamines or histamine (H-1) receptor blockers. This simply means that Cetirizine’s advanced formulation gives less sedative effects, allowing the patient to remain active while he receives treatment for his allergies.
As mentioned, Cetirizine is histamine blocker. Histamine is a substance released by your body as part of its negative response to a certain allergen. So when you encounter unwanted materials like pollen or dust, your body responds by releasing histamine. Once the histamine is released, it can act in two ways. It can cause inflammation in your body. It can also tighten the muscles that surround your airways. If not immediately addressed, this can lead to an asthma attack.
Cetirizine is available to the public under the brand name, Cetrizin. However, you will need to get a prescription from your doctor.
If you experience watery eyes, runny nose, itching or if you break out in hives after encountering a certain substance, you may be experiencing an allergic reaction. Consult your doctor so he can get laboratory tests to confirm your condition. Once you know that you do have allergies, talk to your doctor about the possibility of using Cetrizin. With the prescription form your doctor, you can easily go to the your local pharmacy to purchase Cetrizin.
Cetirizin is a very safe drug, it can even be used for children. However, if you have a pre-existing liver condition, you may need a lower dosage. Also, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, make sure you consult with your doctors first. This medication is designed only to control allergic reactions, if you think you have any other disease that may be causing the reaction, it would be best to seek proper diagnosis from your doctor before beginning on Cetrizin or any other allergy medicine.
As for the dosage, Cetirizin is available both in syrup and tablet form. Normally, doctors require patients to take the medicine once a day. The patient can take the medicine with or without food. However, doctors can alter the dosage depending on the severity of the patien’s allergic symptoms. If you experience severe rashes or if specific parts of your body end up painful and swollen, you will need to take the medicine more often. However, as the medicine starts taking effect, you will experience less symptoms and the dosage will decrease accordingly.
If you experience dizziness, headache or any other discomfort while taking Cetrizin, visit your doctor and ask him about lowering your dosage.
Also, 14% of patients who take Cetrizin say that they feel very sleepy after taking the medicine. This drowsiness is temporary and the patient must make sure that they rest for a while and avoid activities like driving. Some patients may also experience dry mouth, headache or an overall feeling of fatigue.
Allergies are a serious thing. They can keep you from enjoying the best things in life. So if you want to stop worrying about dust or pollen or animal fur, consider Cetrizin and talk to your doctor about it.
Cetrizin has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of cetrizin is C21H25ClN2O3
• Chemical IUPAC Name is 2-[2-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl)-phenyl-methyl]piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy]acetic acid
• Molecular weight is 388.888 g/mol
• Cetrizin available : 1mg tablets, 5mg tablets, 10mg tablets
Generic name: Cetirizine
Brand name(s): Alerlisin, Cetirizina, Cetirizinum, Cetryn, Formistin, Reactine, Setir, Virlix, Ziptek, Zirtek, Zyrlex, Zyrtec
Review published on: 28 February 2008
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