Zyrtec Adverse Reactions
- abdominal pain
- anaphylactic shock
- anaphylactoid reactions
- anorexia
- anxiety
- bronchospasm
- cough
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- dysuria
- elevated hepatic enzymes
- epistaxis
- fatigue
- headache
- hepatitis
- hyperbilirubinemia
- hypertension
- insomnia
- nausea/vomiting
- pharyngitis
- rash (unspecified)
- sinus tachycardia
- xerostomia
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Zyrtec Interactions
Antimuscarinics
Anxiolytics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics
- Buprenorphine
- Butorphanol
- Dronabinol, THC
- Entacapone
- Ethanol
General Anesthetics
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
- Nalbuphine
Opiate agonists
- Pentazocine
Phenothiazines
Sedating H1-blockers
- Theophylline, Aminophylline
- Tolcapone
- Tramadol
Tricyclic antidepressants
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Zyrtec Contraindications and Precautions
- breast-feeding
- hydroxyzine hypersensitivity
- dialysis
- driving or operating machinery
- elderly
- ethanol intoxication
- hepatic disease
- infants
- pregnancy
- renal failure
- renal impairment
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Zyrtec Indications and Dosage
Zyrtec Indications and Dosage
- allergic rhinitis
- asthma †
- atopic dermatitis †
- urticaria
† non-FDA-approved indication
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Cetirizine (Zyrtec) tablets
What are cetirizine tablets?
CETIRIZINE (Zyrtec®) is an antihistamine. Antihistamines work by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Cetirizine is used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of hay fever and other types of allergy. It is also used to help relieve itching and hives. Generic cetirizine tablets are not yet available.
What should my health care professional know before I take cetirizine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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Zyrtec Administration
Oral Administration
- Cetirizine can be administered with or without food.
- The time of administration (morning or evening) can be adjusted to meet individual patient needs.
- Oral syrup: Administer using a calibrated measuring device.
- Chewable tablet: Chew tablet before swallowing. May be taken with or without food or water.
[ Last revised: 3/19/2004 10:23:00 AM ]
Zyrtec (Cetirizine) oral syrup
What is cetirizine oral syrup?
CETIRIZINE (Zyrtec®) is an antihistamine. Antihistamines work by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Cetirizine is used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of hay fever and other types of allergy. It is also used to help relieve itching and hives. Generic cetirizine oral syrup is not yet available.
What should my health care professional know before I take cetirizine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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Zyrtec (Cetirizine) chewable tablets
What are cetirizine chewable tablets?
CETIRIZINE (Zyrtec®) is an antihistamine. Antihistamines work by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Cetirizine is used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of hay fever and other types of allergy. It is also used to help relieve itching and hives. Generic cetirizine chewable tablets are not yet available.
What should my health care professional know before I take cetirizine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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Cetirizine (Zyrtec) Monitoring Parameters
- LFTs: baseline
- serum creatinine/BUN: baseline
Cetirizine -Zyrtec®
Cetirizine -Zyrtec®
Classification:
Antihistamines
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Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine Adverse Reactions
- abdominal pain
- acneiform rash
- acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP)
- agranulocytosis
- anaphylactic shock
- anaphylactoid reactions
- anemia
- angioedema
- anorexia
- anxiety
- confusion
- constipation
- contact dermatitis
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- edema
- elevated hepatic enzymes
- encephalopathy
- erythema
- exfoliative dermatitis
- fever
- headache
- hemolysis
- hemolytic anemia
- hepatic necrosis
- hypoprothrombinemia
- impotence
- insomnia
- interstitial nephritis
- jaundice
- lethargy
- libido decrease
- maculopapular rash
- methemoglobinemia
- miosis
- mydriasis
- nausea/vomiting
- neutropenia
- nystagmus
- osteopenia
- palpitations
- pancytopenia
- photosensitivity
- polyuria
- pruritus
- ptosis
- purpura
- rash (unspecified)
- renal failure (unspecified)
- renal papillary necrosis
- renal tubular necrosis
- respiratory depression
- sinus tachycardia
- thrombocytopenia
- thrombocytosis
- tolerance
- toxic epidermal necrolysis
- tremor
- urticaria
- withdrawal
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Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine Interactions
- Acetaminophen
Antacids
Anti-retroviral protease inhibitors
Antineoplastic Agents
Anxiolytics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics
Barbiturates
- Buprenorphine
- Butorphanol
- Carbamazepine
- Chloramphenicol
- Citalopram
- Clozapine
Corticosteroids
- Cyclosporine
- Delavirdine
- Doxycycline
- Dronabinol, THC
- Efavirenz
- Escitalopram
Estrogens
- Ethanol
- Ethotoin
- Fluvoxamine
- food
- Fosphenytoin
- Galantamine
- grapefruit juice
Immunosuppressives
- Isoniazid, INH
- Lithium
- Methazolamide
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
- Nalbuphine
- Nevirapine
Opiate agonists
Oral contraceptives
- Pentazocine
Phenothiazines
- Phenytoin
- Pregabalin
Progestins
Psychostimulants
- Quinidine
- Quinine
Radiopaque Contrast Agents
- Ramelteon
- Rifampin
Sedating H1-blockers
Sympathomimetics
- Theophylline, Aminophylline
- Tramadol
Tricyclic antidepressants
- Valproic Acid, Divalproex Sodium
- Voriconazole
- Warfarin
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Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine Contraindications and Precautions
- abrupt discontinuation
- acetaminophen hypersensitivity
- agranulocytosis
- barbiturate hypersensitivity
- ethanol intoxication
- hepatic encephalopathy
- porphyria
- alcoholism
- anemia
- angina
- anticoagulant therapy
- asthma
- bone marrow suppression
- breast-feeding
- carbamazepine hypersensitivity
- cardiac arrhythmias
- cardiac disease
- children
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- CNS depression
- depression
- diabetes mellitus
- driving or operating machinery
- elderly
- exfoliative dermatitis
- G6PD deficiency
- head trauma
- hepatic disease
- hepatitis
- hydantoin hypersensitivity
- hypertension
- hypotension
- immunosuppression
- infants
- infection
- inflammatory bowel disease
- labor
- mental status changes
- myocardial infarction
- pain
- peptic ulcer disease
- pregnancy
- pulmonary disease
- renal disease
- renal failure
- renal impairment
- respiratory depression
- salicylate hypersensitivity
- seizure disorder
- seizures
- sleep apnea
- status asthmaticus
- status epilepticus
- substance abuse
- suicidal ideation
- thyroid disease
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Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine Administration
NOTE: This monograph discusses the use of acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine combination products for management of mild to moderate pain and headaches. Clinicians may wish to consult the individual monographs for more information about the specific dosages of each agent.
Oral Administration
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Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine Indications and Dosage
† non-FDA-approved indication
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