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Cetirizine

This document provides information about the drug Cetirizine (Zyrtec) including its classification as an antihistamine, its dose of 10mg taken once daily, its mechanism of action as a non-sedating antihistamine that selectively inhibits peripheral H1 receptors, and its specific indication for relieving allergies such as allergic rhinitis. Contraindications, side effects, and nursing precautions are also summarized.

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Cetirizine

This document provides information about the drug Cetirizine (Zyrtec) including its classification as an antihistamine, its dose of 10mg taken once daily, its mechanism of action as a non-sedating antihistamine that selectively inhibits peripheral H1 receptors, and its specific indication for relieving allergies such as allergic rhinitis. Contraindications, side effects, and nursing precautions are also summarized.

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Name of Drug DATE CLASSIFICATION DOSE/ MECHANISM SPECIFIC CONTRA- SIDE NURSING

Generic ORDERED FREQUENCY OF ACTION INDICATION INDICATION EFFECTS PRECAUTIONS


(BRAND)

Cetirizine 07-04-19 Antihistamines 10mg/ once a A long-term Used to relieve Contraindicated CNS- NSG Cons-
(Zyrtec) day/ per orem non-sedating allergy such as in patients Somnolence -Stop drug 4 days
antihistamine allergic rhinitis. hypersensitive , fatigue, before diagnostic
that selectively to drug or to dizziness, skin testing
inhibits hydrazine and headache. because
peripheral H1 to breastfeeding EENT- antihistamines
receptors. women. Pharyngitis can prevent,
GI- reduce or mask
Use cautiously Dry mouth, positive skin test
in patients with nausea, response.
renal or hepatic vomiting, -Don’t confuse
impairment. abdominal Zyrtec with
distress. Zyprexa or
Zantac.
Teaching-
-Advise patient
not to use alcohol
or other CNS
depressants while
taking drug.
-Tell patients that
coffee or tea may
reduce
drowsiness.

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