Name of Drug CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Classification Antuhistamine, second generation, piperazine

Action Antagonizes histamines effects at histamine1receptor sites, preventing allergic response. Also has mild bronchodilatory effects and blocks histamine induced bronchoconstriction in asthma

Contraindications >hypersensitivity to drug or hydroxyzine >acute asthma attacks >angle-closure glaucoma >pyloroduodenal obstruction >breastfeeding

Nursing Responsibility CNS: dizziness, >Patient drowsiness, fatigue monitoring: CV:palpitations, edema >monitor EENT:pharyngitis creatinine levels GI:nausea, vomiting, in patients with abdominal distress, dry renal dysfunction mouth >assess hepatic Muskuloskeletal:myalgia, enzyme levels in joint pain patients with Respiratory:bronchospasm hepatic disease. Skin:photosensitivity, rash, >Patient teaching angio-edema Other: fever

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