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Fexofenadine:
Generic Name: The generic name of the medicine is fexofenadine. It is a second-generation antihistamine and used to treat allergy (itchy, runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes). Histamine is a chemical released from mast cells. These histamine chemicals are attached to those other cells having receptors for this type of chemicals. This process activates the cell and the activated cell further releases some other chemicals responsible for causing allergy. Fexofenadine blocks H-1 receptor for histamine and thus H-1 receptor containing cells do not get activated for histamine chemicals. Second generation antihistamine has a benefit over their counterparts that these do not easily enter into brain.
Fexofenadine is available in tablets of 30mg, 60 mg and 180 mg and capsules of 60 mg.
Precautions:
- If you are allergic to fexofenadine or any other similar drug, you should not take fexofenadine.
- If you have glaucoma, high blood pressure, heart disease or kidney disease, you should consult your doctor before taking fexofenadine.
- If you are taking MAO (Monoamine Oxidase) inhibitor, do not take fexofenadine within 14 days.
- Fexofenadine when taken with certain other drugs may change the effect of the medicine. If you are taking any other drug including erythromycin or ketoconazole, mecamylamine and reserpine, you should consult your doctor before taking fexofenadine.
- If you have a pacemaker, you should consult your doctor before taking fexofenadine.
- You should not take any over the counter antihistamine drugs.
- The affect of fexofnadine in unborn child is not known. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, you should consult your doctor.
Warning:
- If you are a nursing woman taking fexofenadine, you should avoid breast-feeding or consult your doctor.
- Children below six years of age should not be prescribed with fexofenadine.
- If you observe any symptoms of nervousness and dizziness, you should consult to your doctor.
Overdose:
- An overdose of fexofenadine may cause the symptoms like dizziness and dry mouth.
- You should seek immediate medical help, if you observe any of these symptoms.
Side Effects:
- The side effects of the medicine may vary from person to person.
- More common side effects of fexofenadine may include dizziness, constipation, dry mouth, diarrhea, insomnia, vomiting, flue, fatigue, heart palpitation, throat irritation and headache.
- Some other side effects may also occur. In all such cases you should consult your doctor.
How to take:
- You should take the medicine in appropriate doses only if prescribed by the doctor.
- The fexofenadine can be taken with or without food. The tablet should be swallowed with full glass of water. Don’t cut or chew the medicine.
- Try to take the medicine at the same time daily.
- If you missed a dose, take the medicine as soon as you remember. If it is time to take next dose, take only a single dose. You should not take double dose.
How to store:
- Fexofenadine should be stored at room temperature preferably below 30 degree centigrade and out of reach of children.
- Medicine should be kept out of excessive heat and moisture.
- Outdated medicines should not be used.
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