What is Loratadine?
Loratadin is an antihistamine that is classically used to temporarily alleviate the symptoms of hay fever, including rhinitis, water eyes and skin irritation. This medicine is available at a counter in many regions of the world, and in some areas it is the only one through countermeasures that is specially useful for hay, making it a very popular product. As with all drugs, it is good to consult a doctor before using Loratadine to ensure that the drug is not contrary to the existing drug or health problem. Other commercial names referred to Loratadine: Lorfast, Allergyx, Symphoral, Lomilan, Blallery and Tidilor. It is also available as general. Initially, the drug was only available on prescription. However, when the drug left the patent, it was approved for the counter and patients can obtain a medicine in the form of tablets, including the common side effects, the rapid -acting tablets and syrup. People can also develop blurry vision, gastrointestinal problems, confusion, depression, arrhythmias and convulsions, although theseThe side effects are more rare. Loratadine may interfere with allergy testing and patients may be asked to refrain from taking the drug for one week before the allergy test session so that the results are not chamfered.
This medicine may not be recommended for people with liver and kidney problems, or it may be necessary to reduce the dose for safety. Individuals with epilepsy have also experienced adverse side effects on Loratadin and the safety of the drug for use in breastfeeding and pregnancy should be discussed with a doctor.
Some drugs can react with Loratadine. For this reason, it is good to discuss the drugs of the primary care provider or the pharmacist and the publication of all the drugs and drugs that are used, including herbal drugs so that the doctor can confirm that Loratadin will be safe for use.
It is important to realize that this allergic drug cannot prevent a serious allergic reactionI like an anaphylactic shock. Also, the drug will not cure the hives, even if it can reduce itching, swelling and redness associated with the hives. Patients should be careful about the mixing of drugs and until they know how they react to Loratadine, they may want to avoid the operation of heavy machines, driving or commitment to social obligations, in case the drug feels sleepy or dizziness.