|
|
Drug Interactions
Seldane, an antihistamine related to Allegra, has been implicated in dangerous interactions with the common antibiotic erythromycin, the antifungal medication ketoconazole (Nizoral), and several simil
ar drugs. Allegra poses no such risks. It is also safe for people with liver disease.
|
Overdosage
Clumsiness or unsteadiness; convulsions (seizures); drowsiness (severe); dryness of mouth, nose, or throat (severe); feeling faint; flushing or redness of face; hallucinations (seeing, hearing,
or feeling things that are not there); shortness of breath or troubled breathing ; trouble in sleeping
|
Special warnings about this medication
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of antihistamines. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Enlarged prostate or
- Urina
ry tract blockage or difficult urination¡XAntihistamines may make urinary problems worse
- Glaucoma¡XThese medicines may cause a slight increase in inner eye pressure that may make the condition
rse
- Intestinal obstruction or
- Stomach ulcer¡XUse of cyproheptadine may make these conditions worse.
- Liver disease or
- Kidney disease¡XEffects of desloratadine may be increa
because of slower removal from the body.
|
|
|
|
What side effects can this medication cause?
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include nausea, dry mouth, indigestion, nervousness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or headache. If they continue or are bothersome, check with you
r doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
|
Proper Use of This Medicine
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. Do not take this medicine with food. Do not take antacids containi
ng aluminum and magnesium within 2 hours of taking this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container. IF YOU MISS A
DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT t
ake 2 doses at once.
|
What is this medicine
Allegra relieves the itchy, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy, red, watery eyes that come with hay fever. Its effect begins in 1 hour and lasts 12 hours, peaking around the second or third hour. Allegra
is one of the new type of antihistamines that rarely cause drowsiness.
In addition, to the antihistamine in Allegra, Allegra-D also contains the nasal decongestant pseudoephedrine.
|
|
