Cipzin10mg
Tablet
Seema Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Cipzin may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cipzin 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 Cipzin 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 | SAFE Cipzin does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Cipzin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cipzin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cipzin is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cipzin may not be needed in these... View More |
Introduction
Cipzin belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis and some... View More
Uses of Cipzin
- Allergic conditions
Side effects of Cipzin
- Sleepiness
How to use Cipzin
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. Cipzin may be taken with o... View More
How Cipzin works
Cipzin is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Cipzin to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- It's much less likely to make you feel sleepy than other similar medications.
- It is okay to take Cipzin with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Cipzin can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking Cipzin as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Cipzin at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Indication
Allergic rhinitis, Hay fever, Allergies, Urticaria
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Allergic conditions Adult: 10 mg once daily or 5 mg bid. Elderly: Initially, 5 mg once daily. Hepatic impairment: Initially, 5 mg once daily.... View More
Child Dose
Oral Allergic conditions Child: 6-23 mth 2.5 mg once daily increased to max of 2.5 mg bid in childn >12 mth; 2-5 yr 5 mg once daily or in 2 divided do... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment GFR >50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary GFR ? 50 mL/min: 5 mg PO qDay Peritoneal dialysis: 5 mg PO qDay Intermittent hemodial... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; lactation.
Mode of Action
Cetirizine is a potent and highly selective antagonist of the peripheral histamine H1-receptor on effector cells in the GI tract, blood vessels and resp... View More
Precaution
Hepatic or renal impairment; elderly; tasks requiring mental alertness eg, driving or operating heavy machinery; pregnancy. Lactation: Excreted in br... View More
Side Effect
>10% Somnolence (2-14%),Headache (11-14%) 1-10% Fatigue (5.9%),Dry mouth (5%),Dizziness (2%),Diarrhea (2-3%),Malaise (4%),Bronchospasm (2-3%),Vomit... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women Lactation Cetirizine has been reported to be present in human breast ... View More
Interaction
Additive CNS depression when administered concomitantly w/ other CNS depressants (e.g. sedatives, tranquilisers).
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