Cevozin5mg
Tablet
Ad-din Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Cevozin may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cevozin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cevozin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | UNSAFE Cevozin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Cevozin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cevozin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cevozin is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cevozin is recommended. |
Introduction
Cevozin belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis, some s... View More
Uses of Cevozin
- Allergic conditions
Side effects of Cevozin
- Sleepiness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
How to use Cevozin
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. Cevozin may be taken with ... View More
How Cevozin works
Cevozin is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenge... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Cevozin to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Cevozin at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Indication
Allergic rhinitis, Allergic conditions, Chronic idiopathic urticaria
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Chronic idiopathic urticaria Adult: 5mg once daily
Child Dose
Oral Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Chronic idiopathic urticaria Children 12 years of age and older: 5mg once daily Children 6 to 11 years of age: 2.5mg... View More
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment CrCl 50-80 mL/min: 2.5 mg PO qDay CrCl 30-50 mL/min: 2.5 mg PO qOD CrCl 10-30 mL/min: 2.5 mg PO 2x/wk CrCl <10 mL/min: contra... View More
Contraindication
Patients who are hypersensitive to this medication or to any of its ingredients.
Mode of Action
Levocetirizine is an active isomer of cetirizine which selectively competes w/ histamine for H1-receptor sites on effector cells in the GI tract, blood ... View More
Precaution
Epileptic patients and patients at risk of convulsions. Renal impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling May impair ability to drive or op... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Dry mouth,Fatigue,Nasopharyngitis,Pharyngitis Frequency Not Defined Somnolence, dizziness, pyrexia, cough, epistaxis, diarrhoea, vomiting, co... View More
Interaction
Possible additive adverse CNS effects w/ CNS depressants (e.g. sedatives, tranquilizers).
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