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Generic Name - Fexofenadine
Category - Allergy
Indications
Hay Fever and Seasonal allergies.
Seasonal allergy symptoms like sneezing, running nose and itchy water ways are the results of release of a chemical called histamine.Histamine does this by causing the blood vessels to widen and leak, nerves to itch, secretions to pour from the lining of your nose or lungs in a variety of other ways.Fexofenadine (Allegra) acts as a 'block histamine receptors' and stop histamine from working in the body.
Allegra Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Allegra is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitivity to this drug or any of its ingredients.
In case of patients who have the following diseases, it is recommended to consult the doctor regarding use of Allegra.
Kidney disease
Heart disease
Other chronic illness
Unusual reaction to fexofenadine, terfenadine.
There are a number of medications that interact with Allegra.It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Any antacid that contains aluminum or magnesium
Erythromycin
Grapefruit, apple or orange juice
Ketoconazole
Rifampin
St.john's wort
Allegra Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of Allegra,
For Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
The recommended dose of Allegra is 60 mg twice daily, or 180 mg once daily. A dose of 60 mg once daily is recommended as the starting dose in patients with decreased renal function.
Allegra Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Allegra side Effects include chest tightness, feeling of warmth, redness of the face and neck, large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organ, nervousness, rash, sleeplessness, terrifying dreams and trouble sleeping.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Allegra.
Allegra and Pregnancy
In the absence of adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women, Allegra is recommended only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Allegra and Breastfeeding
While most of the medicines are secreted in human milk, it is recommended to talk to your doctor regarding use of Allegra while breast feeding.
Allegra and Pediatric
Allegra is not approved for children below 6 years of age. For children above 6 years of age, recommend doctor's advice.
Allegra and Geriatric
Allegra is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and may be useful to monitor renal function.
Note
The above information about Allegra serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment.Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy. |
