Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine Pharmacology

Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine

About Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Mechanism of Action of Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Pharmacokinets of Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Onset of Action for Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Duration of Action for Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Half Life of Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Side Effects of Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Contra-indications of Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Special Precautions while taking Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Pregnancy Related Information
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Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
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Children Related Information
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Indications for Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Interactions for Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Typical Dosage for Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Schedule of Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Storage Requirements for Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Effects of Overdose of Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
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Levocetirizine

About Levocetirizine
A third-generation non-sedative H1 antagonist, Antihistamine.
Mechanism of Action of Levocetirizine
This active enantiomer of cetrizine is a potent, nonsedative and selective H1 receptor antagonist. It antagonizes the allergic symptoms produced by histamines like runny nose, cold, cough etc. It 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.
Pharmacokinets of Levocetirizine
Absorption- Well absorbed after oral administration.
Distribution-Widely distributed in the body.90% bound to the plasma proteins.
Metabolism- Metabolized in the liver to its metabolites.
Excretion- Excreted via urine and feces.
Onset of Action for Levocetirizine
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Duration of Action for Levocetirizine
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Half Life of Levocetirizine
Its plasma half life is 6-10hrs
Side Effects of Levocetirizine
1. Headache
2. Abdominal pain
3. Dry mouth
4. Fatigue
5. Pharyngitis
6. Sleepiness
7. Asthenia
8. Rhinitis causing a blocked or runny nose
9. Migraine

Contra-indications of Levocetirizine
1. Allergy to drug or other medicines that contain piperazine derivatives
2. Hereditary galactose intolerance
3. Hereditary Lapp lactase deficiency
4. Inherited glucose-galactose malabsorption
5. Severely decreased kidney function
Special Precautions while taking Levocetirizine
1. Decreased kidney function
2. Avoid alcohol or any work which require mental alertness like driving and machine operation during treatment.


Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Levocetirizine
1. Rhinitis (seasonal and perennial)
2. Idiopathic urticaria
Interactions for Levocetirizine
Coadministration with alcohol or other CNS depressants may have additional CNS depressant effect.
Typical Dosage for Levocetirizine
Oral-
Adult-5mg/day.
Children (>6yrs) - 5mg/day.
Schedule of Levocetirizine
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Storage Requirements for Levocetirizine
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and heat.
Keep out of reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Levocetirizine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Levocetirizine
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment.

Pseudoephedrine

About Pseudoephedrine
Alpha/Beta Adrenergic Agonist, a phenethylamine derivative, A nasal decongestant.
Mechanism of Action of Pseudoephedrine
It is a nasal decongestant with alpha-2 agonistic action. It produces local vasoconstriction, reduces blood flow, and causes shrinkage of mucosa which provides relief of nasal congestion. It reduces oedema of the nasal mucosa, thus improving ventilation, drainage and nasal stuffiness.
Pharmacokinets of Pseudoephedrine
Absorption: Well absorbed orally, Distribution: Widely distributed throughout the body, Metabolism: Partially metabolized in liver by N-demethylation, Excretion: Excreted through urine mainly as unchanged drug and also as metabolites.
Onset of Action for Pseudoephedrine
30 minutes
Duration of Action for Pseudoephedrine
4 to 8 hours
Half Life of Pseudoephedrine
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Side Effects of Pseudoephedrine
1. Rise in blood pressure
2. Tachycardia
3. Arrhythmias
4. CNS stimulation
5. Restlessness
6. Insomnia
7. Anxiety
8. Tremors
9. Skin rashes
10. Urinary retention
11. Respiratory difficulties
Contra-indications of Pseudoephedrine
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Severe hypertension
3. Coronary artery disease
4. Patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or who have taken MAOIs within the previous 14 days
5. Extended release preparations are contraindicated in children below 12 years
Special Precautions while taking Pseudoephedrine
1. Hypertension
2. Cardiac diseases
3. Diabetes
4. Glaucoma
5. Prostatic hyperplasia
6. Hyperthyroidism

Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Pseudoephedrine
1. Nasal and Eustachian tube congestion
2.Upper respiratory tract congestion
3.Adjunctive therapy in symptomatic relief of common cold, allergic rhinitis, blocked Eustachian tube, and upper respiratory tract infections
Interactions for Pseudoephedrine
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Typical Dosage for Pseudoephedrine
Oral:
Adults and children over 12 years: 60mg 3 to 4 times daily
Maximum dose: 240mg/day
Children (age 6 to 12): 30mg 3 to 4 times daily
Maximum dose: 120mg/day
Children (age 2 to 6): 15mg 3 to 4 times daily
Maximum dose: 60mg/day or 4mg/kg.

Schedule of Pseudoephedrine
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Storage Requirements for Pseudoephedrine
Store at controlled room temperature at a range of 15 to 30 degree C. Keep out of reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of Pseudoephedrine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose
Effects of Overdose of Pseudoephedrine
Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Over dosage and poisoning: Provide symptomatic treatment and supportive measures. Perform emesis and gastric lavage within 4 hours of ingestion. If renal function is adequate forced diuresis will increase elimination of the drug. (Do not force diuresis in severe poisoning). Monitor and assist vital signs, cardiac state and electrolyte balance. Treat cardiac toxicity with Propranolol or other effective drugs. Treat seizures with Diazepam (I.V.) and give dilute Potassium chloride solution for hypokalaemia.

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