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Cetirizine

The document is a drug study detailing the use of Cetirizine (brand name Zyrtec), an antihistamine used to treat allergic rhinitis, urticaria, and related symptoms. It provides information on the drug's mechanism of action, dosage, time given, potential adverse reactions, and nursing considerations. Key nursing considerations include monitoring for side effects and educating patients about proper usage and potential drowsiness.

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Cetirizine

The document is a drug study detailing the use of Cetirizine (brand name Zyrtec), an antihistamine used to treat allergic rhinitis, urticaria, and related symptoms. It provides information on the drug's mechanism of action, dosage, time given, potential adverse reactions, and nursing considerations. Key nursing considerations include monitoring for side effects and educating patients about proper usage and potential drowsiness.

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DRUG STUDY

Patient’s Initial: ___________________________________________​ Age: _________________​ Sex: _____________ Room #: __________________


Physician: _________________________________________________ Chief Complaint: ____________________________ Diagnosis: __________________

Date Generic Brand Name Classification Indication Mechanism of Dosage & Time Given Adverse Nursing Considerations
Name Action Frequency Reactions
Cetirizine Zyrtec Antihistamine, A second-generation 2.7 mL/ once a 9pm Drowsiness 1.​ Monitor for side
May 26, 2025 Selective ●​ Allergic antihistamine that day at bedtime (mild) effects like
H1-receptor rhinitis selectively inhibits Dry mouth drowsiness, dry
antagonist (seasonal/pe peripheral H1 Fatigue mouth, or GI
rennial)​ receptors, thereby Headache upset.
blocking histamine Abdominal pain 2.​ Educate the
●​ Urticaria release during patient/parents:
(hives)​ allergic reactions. It ●​ Do not exceed
causes less the prescribed
●​ Sneezing, drowsiness than dose.​
runny nose, first-generation
itchy/watery antihistamines. ●​ May cause mild
eyes​ drowsiness —
avoid hazardous
●​ Itching activities at first.​
associated
with allergic ●​ Store syrup
skin properly; shake
reactions​ well before use.

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