Levocetirizine
LEVOCETIRIZINE
Overview:
Levocetirizine is used in the treatment of allergic eye disease, nasal allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose due to allergies.
How it works:
It alleviates allergy symptoms for example itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body. Levocetirizine is an H1-receptor antagonist
Classification:
Antihistamine
Uses:
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine that may be used to reduce allergy symptoms such as red, itchy, or watery eyes; a runny nose; sneezing; rashes; itching; or reactions to insect bites or stings.Levocetirizine treats adults and children aged 6 months and older who have:
seasonal or year-round (also called perennial) allergies
chronic (long-lasting) urticaria (hives).
How It Works:
Levocetirizine works by blocking the release of a chemical called histamine from the cells in your body. This helps relieve symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, and red, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps relieve itching caused by hives.
Dosage:
As prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects:
Allergic reaction. Symptoms can include:
rash
itching
hives
swelling of your lips, tongue, face, or throat
Kidney problems. Symptoms can include:
trouble urinating
changes in the amount you urinate
blood in your urine
Blurry vision.
Precautions:
For pregnant people: This drug is a category B pregnancy drug. That means two things:
Research in animals has not shown a risk to the fetus when pregnant animals were given levocetirizine.
There aren’t enough studies done in humans to show whether the drug poses a risk to the fetus.
Animal studies do not always predict the way humans would respond. Therefore, this drug should only be used in pregnancy if clearly needed.
Talk with your doctor if you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Call your doctor if you become pregnant while taking this drug.
People who are breastfeeding: This drug may pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in a child who is breastfed. Talk with your doctor if you breastfeed your child. You may need to decide whether to stop breastfeeding or stop taking this medication.
For older adults: The kidneys of older adults may not work as well as they used to. This can cause your body to process drugs more slowly. As a result, more of a drug stays in your body for a longer time. This raises your risk of side effects.
For children: It isn’t known if this drug is safe or effective for children younger than 6 months of age.
Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
Montelukast
MONTELUKAST
Overview
Montelukast helps to reduce inflammation and may be used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children at least 2 years old.
Montelukast is also used to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (a narrowing of the air passages in the lungs due to exercise that is also known as exercise-induced asthma) in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.
For adults and children at least 2 years old with symptoms of seasonal or year-round (perennial) allergies, montelukast may be considered when other treatments have not worked.
Classification
Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs)
Uses
Montelukast is commonly used for the long-term treatment of asthma and to prevent symptoms of exercise-induced asthma. It will not stop a sudden asthma attack. Always have your rescue inhaler with you for asthma attacks.
Montelukast is also used to help control the symptoms of allergies such as sneezing, stuffy, runny, and itchy nose.
How it works
Montelukast is in the leukotriene receptor antagonist family of medications. It works by blocking the action of leukotriene D4 in the lungs resulting in decreased inflammation and relaxation of smooth muscle.
Dosage
As directed by the physician
Precautions
Before consuming Montelukast, let your doctor know about any previous allergies, as this product may cause allergic reactions in some.
Make a mention of your medical history to your doctor, including liver conditions, mental & mood conditions including anxiety, depression etc.
Mention the consumption of this drug to the dentist prior to any dental treatments.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding then please inform your doctor before taking this medicine.
Side effects
Numbness and tingling of arms and legs
Body aches or pains
Flu-like symptoms
Headache
Anxiety and irritation
Feelings of depression, confusion, cloudy memory, and attention
Tremors and uncontrolled movements
Sleep problems
Compulsive behavior
This list does not include all the side effects, and there may be others. If you experience any of the above or any other, inform your doctor at the earliest.
Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage
