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Indications/Uses
Allergic conditions.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult: PO 1 mg twice daily, may increase to 2 mg twice daily if needed.
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Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
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Contraindications
Neonates; patients receiving MAOI therapy; lactation.
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Special Precautions
Angle-closure glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction, epilepsy; renal and hepatic impairment. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery; pregnancy.
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Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, fatigue, nervousness; anticholinergic effects, thick bronchial secretions; arthralgia; pharyngitis; increased appetite, wt gain, nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, dry mouth; impaired alertness.
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Drug Interactions
Potentiates CNS depression with other CNS depressants e.g. TCAs, procarbazine and alcohol.
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CIMS Class
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ATC Classification
R06AX09 - azatadine ; Belongs to the class of other antihistamines for systemic use.
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