Introduction
Artica 25 is an antihistamine used to treat symptoms of skin allergy like itching, swelling, and rashes. It is also used to treat anxiety and helps to g... View More
Uses of Artica 25
Side effects of Artica 25
How to use Artica 25
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Artica 25 may be taken wit... View More
How Artica 25 works
Artica 25 is an antihistaminic medication. In allergy, it works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine). This relieves allergy sympto... View More
What if you forget to take Artica 25?
If you miss a dose of Artica 25, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your... View More
Indication
Pruritus, Allergic conditions, Generalized anxiety disorder, Psychoneurosis, Chronic urticaria, Atopic or contact dermatoses, Pre- or post-operative sed... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manif... View More
Child Dose
Oral For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manif... View More
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment >50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary <50 mL/min: Administer 50% normal dose
Contraindication
Porphyria, neonates, pregnancy, lactation.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Renal and hepatic impairment; narrow-angle glaucoma; epilepsy; prostatic hypertrophy; bladder neck obstruction; asthma; COPD. May impair ability to driv... View More
Side Effect
Dizziness, ataxia, fatigue, drowsiness, hallucination, seizure, dry mouth, nervousness, xerostomia, involuntary movements, slurred speech, headache, par... View More
Interaction
Additive or may potentiate CNS depressant effects of opiates or other analgesics, barbiturates or other sedatives, and anaesth. MAOIs and TCAs potentiat... View More
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