Acrivastine: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

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Dosage/Direction for Use Administration Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Pregnancy Category (US FDA) Drug Interactions Food Interaction Action Storage CIMS Class ATC Classification

Concise Prescribing Info

Indications/Uses

Listed in Dosage.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult: PO Seasonal allergic rhinitis; Chronic idiopathic urticaria 8 mg up to tid.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Severe renal impairment.

Special Precautions

Patient w/ porphyria, epilepsy. Renal impairment. Elderly. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling This drug may cause dizziness and somnolence, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery.

Adverse Reactions

Anticholinergic effects, GI disturbance, headache, psychomotor impairment, somnolence, dry mouth, rash, blurred vision, urinary retention. Rarely, dizziness, dyspnoea, angioedema.

Pregnancy Category (US FDA)

Drug Interactions

May produce additional mental depression w/ CNS depressants.

CIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AX18 - acrivastine ; Belongs to the class of other antihistamines for systemic use.

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