Axalor-D (5mg) 10 Tablets

Description

• Description

  Desloratadine is a second generation tricyclic histamine receptor antagonist. It is an active descarboethoxy metabolite of loratadine. Desloratadine is a non-sedating, long-acting acting histamine antagonist with selective peripheral H1-receptor antagonist activity. Desloratadine after oral administration; selectively blocks peripheral histamine H1-receptors because it does not enter the central nervous system; that’s why it does not cause drowsiness.

• Ingredients

  Desloratadine

• Drug Class

  Antihistamine

• Dosage Form

  Tablet

• Uses

  Used to treat symptoms of allergy like; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing. Aids in relief of nasal and non-nasal symptoms of seasonal and perennial Allergic Rhinitis. Treats chronic spontaneous Urticaria and Hives.

• Dosage

  Dose must be taken according to doctor’s advice only; doses given below are suggested as supportive literature for better understanding in some areas of requirements. For adults and children of age above 12 years: 5mg daily.

• In case of Overdose

  Symptomatic and supportive measures should be taken after overdose. Dose of 250mg/kg or above is lethal.

• Missed Dose

  In case you missed any dose, take the next dose as soon as you remember, but don’t double your next dose to compensate for the missed one.

• How To Use

  Take orally after a meal or as your doctor prescribed.

• When Not to Use

  Should not be given to patients with hypersensitivity to loratadine or desloratadine or any of its component mixture.

• Side Effects

  Unraveling the side effects lurking behind this product are the following:

  • Tachycardia

  • Palpitation

  • Hypersensitivity reactions

  • Psychomotor hyperactivity

  • Seizure

  • Elevated liver enzymes

  • Hepatitis (rarely)

• Precautions & Warnings

  Dose should be adjusted in patients with liver or kidney problems.

• Drug Interactions

  The drug interactions with desloratadine include:

  • CYP3A4 Inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole) – Can increase desloratadine levels.
  • CYP2D6 Inhibitors (e.g., fluoxetine) – May increase desloratadine levels.

• Food Interactions

  Its efficacy is not affected by food.

• Storage/Disposal

  Store below 25°C. Protect from sunlight, heat and moisture.