Xyzal is an Antihistamine Levocetirizine drug is a non-sedative new third generation antihistamine. Antihistamines are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of hay fever and other types of allergy. Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine drug works by blocking histamine receptors. Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills is chemically an active enantiomer of cetirizine. Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills, is a new once-daily prescription antihistamine that delivers a rapid and long-lasting effect for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children six years of age and older.
In allergic rhinitis Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills significantly reduced the symptoms of sneezing, itchy nose, runny nose, chronic hives and itchy eyes. In chronic idiopathic urticaria Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills significantly reduced the severity of itching and the number and size of wheals. Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills causes fewer side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness than cetirizine.
Brand Name: Xyzal
Generic Name: Levocetirizine
Manufacture By: UCB Private Ltd. (UCB manufacturing strengths have established it as a producer of world-class generics, branded generics and a major supplier of its range of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients World-Wide.)
Xyzal Levocetirizine pills are available in 5 mg tablet form.
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Drug Uses:
Xyzal is an antihistamine.
Xyzal is used to treat the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.
Antihistamines prevent sneezing, runny nose, itching and watering of the eyes, and other allergic symptoms. Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills is used for the treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria, Allergies, hives (urticaria), and other allergic inflammatory conditions.
How Taken
Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills comes as a tablet has to be taken orally once daily.
Dosage in Adult - 5 mg daily.
Children (6-12 years) -5 mg daily.
Do not take more or less of Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
How Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine drug works (Drug Class and Mechanism)?
Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine drug is a new generation of allergy medications called "non- sedating" antihistamines or histamine (H-1) receptor blockers .This active enantiomer of cetrizine is a potent, nonsedative and selective H1 receptor antagonist. Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine drug blocks the effects of histamines. Histamines cause symptoms of allergy when released by allergic reactions in the body. Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine drug antagonizes the allergic symptoms produced by histamines like runny nose, cold, cough etc. Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine drug also inhibit eotaxin-induced eosinophil TEM through both dermal and lung micro vascular endothelial cells. So inhibit eosinophil chemotaxis and also inflammation caused by it.
Absorption- Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine drug is well absorbed after oral administration. Distribution- Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine drug is widely distributed in the body 90% bound to the plasma proteins. Metabolism- Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine drug is metabolized in the liver to its metabolites. Excretion- Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine drug is excreted through urine and feces.
Missed Dose
Do not take a double dose of Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills medication.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose.
Storage
Store Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.
What are the Warnings / Precautions of Xyzal Levocetirizine?
Before taking Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills medication, tell your doctor if you are renal impairment, Hepatic dysfunction, Haemodialysis, Any work which require mental alertness like driving or machine operation. Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not take Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not takeAntihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills. You may require a lower dose of Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills medication.
Possible Side Effects of Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine?
- Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills is called a non-sedating antihistamine as it does not enter the brain in significant amounts, and is therefore unlikely to cause drowsiness. However, some people may experience some slight sleepiness or fatigue. Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills should be used with caution when working with machines. You should also make sure you know how this medicine affects you before you perform potentially hazardous activities.
- The following are the most common side effects reported with Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills
- Somnolence, Fatigue, Malaise, Headache, Dry mouth, CNS stimulation in children, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Incordination, Blurred vision, Diplopia, Euphoria, Nervousness, Drowsiness, Excessive tiredness, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Sore throat, Stomach pain.
- Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual.
More Information about Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills?
Stop taking Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills and seek emergency medical attention if you experience a rare but serious allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips,tongue or face.
Concurrent use of Antihistamine Xyzal Levocetirizine pills with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants should be avoided because additional reduction in mental alertness may occur.