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Generic Name : Loratadine
Pronunciation : lor at a deen
Trade Name(s):
India- Alaspan Syr, Alaspan Tab, Algyfree Syr, Algyfree Tab, Allerban Tab, Aura Tab, Claridin Dispertab, Claridin Tab, Cozy Tab, Eldin-Md Tab, Intralor Syr, Intralor Tab, Japlor Tab, Latar Tab, Lonlor Tab, Lor Tab, Lora Dt Tab, Loran-D Tab, Lorange Tab, Lorariv Tab, Loratia Tab, Loratin Tab, Lorfast Meltab Tab, Lorfast Tab, Lorid Dispertab, Loridin Susp, Loridin Tab, Lorin Susp, Lorin Tab, Lorinol Tab, Lorispa Tab, Lorkind Md-Tab, Lorly Tab, Lormeg Syr, Lormeg Tab, Loronet Dispertab, Lr-10 Tab, Ltd-10 Tab, Nexx-Dt Dispertab, Rapidin Tab, Ratlo-10 Tab, Roletra Syr, Roletra Tab, Snizid Plus Tab, Snizid Tab, Svlorat Tab, Tadin-10 Tab, Tidor Tab, Tirlor Tab, Wylor Tab.
International- Agistam, Alavert, Claritin, Clear-Atadine, Dimetapp ND, Tavist Non-Sedating, Wal-itin.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic conditions.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in pregnant women, newborns.
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
When it is to be taken :
Po- Adults: 10 mg daily as a single dose.
Children: <30kg- 5 mg once a day; > 30 kg: 10 mg once a day.
How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet, syrup, and suspension to take by mouth with or without food.
Special Instruction :
* Caution should be exercised in patients with liver or kidney disease, and epilepsy.
* It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
Side Effects :
Most Common -
Fatigue, giddiness, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, nausea and drowsiness.
Metabolic -
Increased tears, salivation, flushing, impotence, increased sweating and thirst.
Body as a Whole -
Swelling in the extremities, weakness, back pain, blurred vision, chest pain, earache, eye pain, fever, leg cramps, uneasiness, rigors, ringing in the ear and weight gain.
Heart -
High/low blood pressure, palpitations, fast heart rate and fainting.
Central Nervous System -
Increased muscle tone, tingling, tremor and unsteadiness.
Gastrointestinal -
Altered taste, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, hiccups, increased appetite, loose stools and vomiting.
Musculoskeletal -
Joint/muscle pain.
Psychiatric -
Agitation, memory loss, confusion, decreased sexual drive, depression, impaired concentration, sleeplessness and irritability.
Reproductive -
Breast pain, painful menstruation and vaginal inflammation.
Respiratory System -
Asthma, coughing, difficulty in breathing, bloodstained sputum, nasal dryness, inflammation of sinus and sneezing.
Other Precautions :
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions :
Store between 2° and 25°C.
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