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Abacavir has caused severe and sometimes fatal allergic reactions. Contact your doctor right away if you develop fever; rash; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain; cough; sore throat, or trouble breathing; unusual tiredness or achiness; or general feeling of being unwell. Do NOT take Abacavir again or take any other medicine that contains abacavir if you have had an allergic reaction to Abacavir. You may be at risk for an even more severe allergic reaction.
Patients who have a certain gene type called HLA-B*5701 have an increased risk of allergic reaction. A lab test may be performed before you start Abacavir to see if you have this gene type. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
Abacavir may cause severe and sometimes fatal liver problems or high blood acid levels (lactic acidosis). Contact your doctor right away if you develop yellowing of the skin or eyes; dark urine; pale stools; stomach pain; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; persistent loss of appetite; fast or difficult breathing; slow or irregular heartbeat; unusual weakness or tiredness; muscle pain or tenderness; unusual feeling of cold (eg, in arms or legs); or unusual drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness.
Treating HIV infection with other medications.
Abacavir is a nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). It works by slowing down the growth of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Abacavir. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Abacavir. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Abacavir may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Use Abacavir as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Abacavir.
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Headache; lack of energy; mild nausea; tiredness; trouble sleeping; unusual dreams; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); burning, numbness, or tingling of the skin; change in the amount of urine produced; chest pain or discomfort, numbness of an arm or leg, or sudden vision changes; ear pain; eye pain, redness, or swelling; fainting; fever or chills; general feeling of being unwell; mental or mood changes (eg, depression); mouth sores; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe or persistent dizziness; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; shortness of breath, cough, or sore throat; stomach pain; swollen lymph nodes; symptoms of lactic acidosis (eg, fast breathing; muscle pain; unusual cold feeling in the arms or legs; sluggishness; unusual drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness); symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, loss of appetite, severe or persistent tiredness); unusual achiness or swelling.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Abacavir side effects (in more detail)
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Store Abacavir at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Abacavir out of the reach of children and away from pets.
This information is summary only. It does not contain all information about Abacavir. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
rif-a-PEN-teen
In the U.S.
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Therapeutic Class: Antitubercular
Chemical Class: Rifamycin
Rifapentine is used with other medicines to treat tuberculosis.
To help clear up your tuberculosis completely, you must keep taking rifapentine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better. This is very important. It is also important that you do not miss any doses.
Rifapentine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For rifapentine, the following should be considered:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to rifapentine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Safety and efficacy have not been established in infants and children younger than 12 years of age. For children 12 years of age and older, rifapentine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults.
Rifapentine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
| Pregnancy Category | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| All Trimesters | C | Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women. |
Studies suggest that this medication may alter milk production or composition. If an alternative to this medication is not prescribed, you should monitor the infant for side effects and adequate milk intake.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking rifapentine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using rifapentine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.
Using rifapentine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
Using rifapentine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of rifapentine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
The treatment of tuberculosis may take months or years to complete. It is very important that you comply with the full course of therapy.
The dose of rifapentine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of rifapentine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
If you miss a dose of rifapentine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits.
If your symptoms do not improve within 2 to 3 weeks, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
If rifapentine causes you to feel very tired or very weak or causes a loss of appetite, nausea, or vomiting, stop taking it and check with your doctor immediately. These may be early warning signs of more serious problems that could develop later.
Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) may not work properly if you take them while you are taking rifapentine. Unplanned pregnancies may occur. You should use a different means of birth control while you are taking rifapentine. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
Liver problems may be more likely to occur if you drink alcoholic beverages regularly while you are taking rifapentine. Also, the regular use of alcohol may keep rifapentine from working properly. Therefore, you should not drink alcoholic beverages while you are taking rifapentine .
Rifapentine will cause the urine, stools, saliva, sputum, sweat, and tears to turn reddish-orange to reddish-brown. This is to be expected while you are taking rifapentine. This effect may cause soft contact lenses to become permanently discolored. Standard cleaning solutions may not take out all the discoloration. Therefore, it is best not to wear soft contact lenses while taking rifapentine. Hard contact lenses are not discolored by rifapentine. If you have any question about this, check with your doctor.
Rifapentine can lower the number of white blood cells in your blood temporarily, increasing the chance of getting infection. It can also lower the number of platelets, which are necessary for proper blood clotting. These problems may result in a greater chance of getting certain infections, slow healing, and bleeding of the gums. Be careful when using a regular toothbrush, dental floss, or a toothpick. Dental work should be delayed until your blood counts have returned to normal. Check with your medical doctor or dentist if you have any questions about proper oral hygiene (mouth care) during treatment.
Before you have any medical tests, tell the doctor in charge that you are taking rifapentine.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
rifapentine commonly causes reddish-orange to reddish-brown discoloration of urine, stools, saliva, sputum, sweat, and tears. This side effect does not usually need medical attention.
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: rifapentine side effects (in more detail)
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In the US, Subutex (buprenorphine systemic) is a member of the drug class narcotic analgesics and is used to treat Opiate Dependence.
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Benzeneacetic acid, 4-[2-(diethylamino)-2-oxoethoxy]-3-methoxy-, propyl ester
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Generic Name: selenium sulfide topical (se LEE nee um SUL fide TOP ik al)
Brand Names: Dandrex, Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment, Selenos, Selseb, Selsun Blue, Selsun Blue 2 in 1, Selsun Blue Balanced Treatment, Selsun Blue Moisturizing Treatment, Tersi Foam
Selenium sulfide is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing on your skin.
Selenium sulfide topical (for the skin) is used to treat dandruff, seborrhea, and tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin).
Selenium sulfide topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Do not cover treated skin with a bandage or other dressing unless your doctor has told you to. A light cotton-gauze bandage may be used to protect clothing. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until your infection is healed.
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Do not cover treated skin with a bandage or other dressing unless your doctor has told you to. A light cotton-gauze bandage may be used to protect clothing.
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
An overdose of selenium sulfide topical is not likely to produce life-threatening side effects.
Avoid covering treated skin areas with tight-fitting, synthetic clothing that doesn't allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until your infection is healed.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Avoid using other topical medications at the same time you apply selenium sulfide topical, unless your doctor approves. Other skin medications may affect the absorption or effectiveness of selenium sulfide topical.
See also: Selsun Blue Moisturizing Treatment side effects (in more detail)
Generic Name: Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
Class: Second Generation Antihistamines
Chemical Name: [2-[4-[(R)-p-Chloro-α-phenylbenzyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethoxy]acetic acid
Molecular Formula: C21H25ClN2O3
CAS Number: 130018-77-8
Special Alerts:
[Posted 10/09/2008] FDA notified healthcare professionals and consumers that the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) is voluntarily modifying the product labels for consumers of over the counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines to state “do not use” in children under 4 years of age. FDA supports CHPA members to help prevent and reduce misuse and to better inform consumers about the safe and effective use of these products for children. FDA continues to assess the safety and efficacy of these products and to revise its OTC list of approved ingredients and amounts for these medicines. Parents and care givers should adhere to the dosage instructions and warnings on the label that accompanies OTC cough and cold medications before giving the product to children, and should consult their healthcare professionals if they have any questions or concerns. For more information visit the FDA website at: and .
Second generation antihistamine;34 R-enantiomer of cetirizine.1 2 3 4 5 7 14 15
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Symptomatic relief of seasonal (e.g., hay fever) and perennial (nonseasonal) allergic rhinitis.1 5 12 15 32
Symptomatic treatment of uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria.1 5 13 14
Administer orally once daily in the evening without regard to meals.1
Tablets are scored and can be broken in 2 halves (each providing a dose of 2.5 mg).1
Available as levocetirizine dihydrochloride; dosage expressed in terms of the salt.1
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Children 6–11 years of age: 2.5 mg once daily.1 (See Pediatric Use under Cautions.)
Children ≥12 years of age: 5 mg once daily; alternatively, 2.5 mg once daily may be adequate for some patients.1
Children 6–11 years of age: 2.5 mg once daily.1 (See Pediatric Use under Cautions.)
Children ≥12 years of age: 5 mg once daily; alternatively, 2.5 mg once daily may be adequate for some patients.1
5 mg once daily; alternatively, 2.5 mg once daily may be adequate for some patients.1
5 mg once daily; alternatively, 2.5 mg once daily may be adequate for some patients.1
Children 6–11 years of age: Maximum 2.5 mg daily.1 (See Absorption: Special Populations, under Pharmacokinetics.)
Children ≥12 years of age: Maximum 5 mg daily.1
Children 6–11 years of age: Maximum 2.5 mg daily.1 (See Absorption: Special Populations, under Pharmacokinetics.)
Children ≥12 years of age: Maximum 5 mg daily.1
Maximum 5 mg daily;1 higher dosages (e.g., 10 mg daily) associated with increased risk of somnolence.1 15
Maximum 5 mg daily;1 higher dosages (e.g., 10 mg daily) associated with increased risk of somnolence.1 15
No dosage adjustment required.1
Children 6–11 years of age: Use contraindicated.1 (See Contraindications under Cautions.)
Adults and children ≥12 years of age: Adjust dosage based on degree of renal impairment. (See Table.)
Clcr (mL/minute) | Dosage |
|---|---|
50–80 | 2.5 mg once daily |
30–50 | 2.5 mg every other day |
10–30 | 2.5 mg twice weekly (administered every 3–4 days) |
<10 (or undergoing hemodialysis) | Use contraindicated |
Select dosage with caution (usually starting at low end of dosage range) because of age-related decreases in hepatic, renal, and/or cardiac function and concomitant disease and drug therapy.1 (See Geriatric Use under Cautions.)
Known hypersensitivity to levocetirizine or any ingredient in the formulation, or to cetirizine.1
Adults and children ≥12 years of age with end-stage renal disease (Clcr <10 mL/minute) or undergoing hemodialysis.1
Pediatric patients 6–11 years of age with renal impairment.1
Somnolence, fatigue, and asthenia reported.1 7 12 13 15 Caution required when performing hazardous activities requiring mental alertness or physical coordination (e.g., operating machinery, driving a motor vehicle).1 (See Advice to Patients.)
Category B.1
Expected to distribute into milk (as cetirizine is distributed into milk).1 Use not recommended.1
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Safety and efficacy not established in children <6 years of age.1
Efficacy of 2.5-mg daily dosage for management of allergic rhinitis or chronic idiopathic urticaria in children 6–11 years of age is based on extrapolation of demonstrated efficacy of 5-mg daily dosage in children ≥12 years of age and on pharmacokinetic comparisons in adults and children.1
Efficacy of 5-mg daily dosage for management of chronic idiopathic urticaria in children ≥12 years of age is based on extrapolation of demonstrated efficacy in adults.1
Risk of overdosage and toxicity (including death) in children <2 years of age receiving OTC preparations containing antihistamines, cough suppressants, expectorants, and nasal decongestants alone or in combination for relief of symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection. Limited evidence of efficacy for these preparations in this age group; appropriate dosages not established. Therefore, FDA recommended not to use such preparations in children <2 years of age; safety and efficacy in older children currently under evaluation. Because children 2–3 years of age also are at increased risk of overdosage and toxicity, some manufacturers of oral nonprescription cough and cold preparations recently agreed to voluntarily revise the product labeling to state that such preparations should not be used in children <4 years of age. During the transition period, some preparations on pharmacy shelves will have the new recommendation (“do not use in children <4 years of age”), while others will have the previous recommendation (“do not use in children <2 years of age”). FDA recommends that parents and caregivers adhere to dosage instructions and warnings on the product labeling that accompanies the preparation and consult a clinician about any concerns. Clinicians should ask caregivers about use of nonprescription cough and cold preparations to avoid overdosage.
Insufficient experience in patients ≥65 years of age to determine whether geriatric patients respond differently than younger adults.1 Select dosage with caution because of age-related decreases in hepatic, renal, and/or cardiac function and concomitant disease and drug therapy.1 (See Geriatric Patients under Dosage and Administration.) Periodic monitoring of renal function may be useful.1
Pharmacokinetics not evaluated, but clearance unlikely to be decreased.1 (See Elimination under Pharmacokinetics.) Dosage adjustment not necessary.1
Decreased clearance, resulting in increased risk of adverse effects.1 Dosage adjustment necessary based on degree of renal impairment.1 (See Renal Impairment under Dosage and Administration.)
Children 6–12 years of age (with 5-mg daily dosage): Pyrexia,1 cough,1 somnolence,1 epistaxis.1 6
Adults and children ≥12 years of age: Somnolence,1 5 15 32 nasopharyngitis,1 fatigue,1 5 15 32 dry mouth,1 5 15 pharyngitis.1 32
No formal drug interaction studies with levocetirizine to date; studies have been performed with racemic cetirizine.1 (See Specific Drugs under Interactions.)
Does not inhibit CYP isoenzymes 1A2, 2C9, 2C19, 2A1, 2D6, 2E1, or 3A4.1 5 Does not induce UGT1A or CYP isoenzymes 1A2, 2C9, or 3A4.1 Unlikely to produce or be subject to pharmacokinetic interactions associated with metabolic enzyme systems.1
Drug | Interaction | Comments |
|---|---|---|
Azithromycin | No clinically important changes in ECG parameters observed following concomitant use with cetirizine, and no clinically important interactions reported following such concomitant use1 16 17 20 21 | |
Cimetidine | No pharmacokinetic interactions observed with cetirizine1 | |
CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol) | Possible additive CNS effects1 | Avoid concomitant use1 |
Erythromycin | No clinically important changes in ECG parameters observed following concomitant use with cetirizine, and no clinically important interactions reported following such concomitant use1 16 17 20 21 | |
Ketoconazole | Prolongation of QTc interval (with an increase of 17.4 msec) observed following concomitant administration with cetirizine; no other clinically important interactions reported following such concomitant use1 16 21 22 | Not considered clinically important16 21 22 |
Pseudoephedrine | No pharmacokinetic interactions observed with cetirizine1 16 17 | |
Ritonavir | Increased plasma AUC (42%), increased half-life (53%), and decreased clearance (29%) of cetirizine; disposition of ritonavir not altered following concomitant administration with cetirizine1 | |
Theophylline | Decreased clearance (16%) of cetirizine; disposition of theophylline not altered following concomitant administration with cetirizine1 16 17 |
Rapidly and extensively absorbed following oral administration, with peak plasma concentration usually attained in 0.9 hour.1 5 18
Antihistaminic effects occur within 1 hour.1 2 7 19 Symptomatic improvement observed as early as 1 day after initiation of therapy for allergic rhinitis1 7 8 15 or chronic idiopathic urticaria.13 14 33
Antihistaminic effects persist for at least 24 hours.1 2 6 7 8 15 19
A high-fat meal reduces peak plasma concentration by about 36% and delays time to peak plasma concentration by about 1.25 hours, but does not affect AUC.1
In patients with renal impairment, AUC is increased by 1.8-, 3.2-, or 4.3-fold in those with mild, moderate, or severe impairment, respectively; AUC is increased by 5.7-fold in those with end-stage renal disease.1
In pediatric patients, peak plasma concentration and AUC following administration of 5-mg dose is approximately twice that in adults.1
Average apparent volume of distribution is 0.4 L/kg, which represents distribution in total body water.1
Expected to distribute into milk.1
Approximately 91–92%1 (mainly albumin).5 33
Metabolized to a limited extent (<14% of dose) by aromatic oxidation, N-dealkylation, O-dealkylation, and taurine conjugation.1
Excreted in urine (85.4%) (via glomerular filtration and active tubular secretion) and in feces (12.9%).1 18
<10% of dose removed by standard 4-hour hemodialysis procedure.1
Approximately 8 hours.1
In patients with renal impairment, half-life is increased by 1.4-, 2-, or 2.9-fold in those with mild, moderate, or severe impairment, respectively; half-life is increased by fourfold in those with end-stage renal disease.1 Total body clearance also progressively decreases based on severity of renal impairment.1 (See Renal Impairment under Dosage and Administration.)
In pediatric patients receiving a single 5-mg dose, total body clearance was 30% greater and elimination half-life 24% shorter than those observed in adults.1
In geriatric patients receiving 30 mg once daily for 6 days, total body clearance was 30% lower than that observed in younger adults; however, levocetirizine disposition appears to be dependent on renal function rather than on age.1
20–25ºC (may be exposed to 15–30ºC).1 33
Exhibits selective antagonism of peripheral histamine H1-receptors.1
At half the dosage of cetirizine, appears to be as potent as cetirizine in inhibiting histamine-induced sneezing,4 increased nasal airway resistance,3 4 5 and skin wheal and flare.2 3 5
Has been shown to exhibit greater and more consistent inhibition of histamine-induced wheal and flare compared with other antihistamines (e.g., desloratadine, fexofenadine, loratadine).5 7 19 Clinical relevance of histamine wheal skin testing is unknown.1
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Importance of taking only as prescribed; do not exceed prescribed dosage.1
Risk of somnolence;1 7 12 15 exercise caution when performing activities requiring mental alertness or physical coordination (e.g., operating machinery, driving a motor vehicle).1
Avoid concomitant use with alcohol or other CNS depressants.1
Importance of informing clinicians of existing or contemplated concomitant therapy, including prescription and OTC drugs and dietary or herbal supplements, as well as any concomitant illnesses.1
Importance of women informing their clinician if they are or plan to become pregnant or plan to breast-feed.1
Importance of informing patients of other important precautionary information.1 (See Cautions.)
Excipients in commercially available drug preparations may have clinically important effects in some individuals; consult specific product labeling for details.
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Oral | Tablets, film-coated | 5 mg | Xyzal (scored) | UCB |
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Xyzal 5MG Tablets (SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S.): 90/$298.78 or 270/$855.82
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Treating allergy symptoms such as runny nose, watery/itchy eyes, rash, or hives. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Histex Pd 12 is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the action of histamine, which reduces the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Histex Pd 12. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Histex Pd 12. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Histex Pd 12 may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Use Histex Pd 12 as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Histex Pd 12.
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Appetite loss; blurred vision; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; headache; heartburn; nausea; nervousness; thickening of mucus in the nose or throat; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Histex Pd2 side effects (in more detail)
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include double vision; excitement; frequent urination; hallucinations; loss of consciousness; muscle twitching; seizures; tremor; weakness. In children, symptoms may include abnormal eye movement; abnormal tongue movement; agitation; bizarre behavior; confusion; difficulty urinating; excitation; flushed face; irritability; loss of consciousness; loss of coordination; restlessness; seizures; slurred speech; tiredness; trembling; twitching.
Store Histex Pd 12 between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Histex Pd 12 out of the reach of children and away from pets.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Histex Pd 12. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.