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Cope-Md 10 MG Tablet MD
Manufactured byMankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsCetirizine
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Description
Cope-Md 10 MG Tablet MD is a very effective and potent medication to treat allergic symptoms associated with rhinitis and urticaria. Allergies such as the runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, skin itching, and hives can be effectively treated with this medicine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Cope-Md 10 MG Tablet MD
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Cope-Md 10 MG Tablet MD
Headache
Sleepiness
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Dry mouth
Nausea or Vomiting
Uses of Cope-Md 10 MG Tablet MD
What is it prescribed for?
Allergic Rhinitis
This medicine is used in the treatment of the condition called allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nose due to overreaction of the immune system due to external factors like allergens). The usual signs and symptoms for allergic rhinitis are stuffy or runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, redness or sneezing nose, etc and sometimes swelling in the eyes.
Utricaria
This medicine is used in the treatment of the condition called uticaria (a type of rash triggered due to many factors like medicine, food, or any external factors that may result in red and itchy rashes, raised bumps on the skin, etc.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to cetirizine or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
CNS Depression
This medicine may cause mild to moderate CNS depression, resulting in sleepiness, difficulty in concentrating, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these side effects during treatment with this medicine.
Other Medicines
This medicine may increase the risk of sleepiness and impaired thinking when taken with medicines that have a sedative or tranquilizing effect. It is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs or supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Elderly
This medicine should be administered with caution in the elderly population due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 6 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established. However, your physician may prescribe this medicine if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. In such a case, the patient should be monitored closely for any undesirable side effects.
Driving or operating machinery
This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Alprazolam
Codeine
Isocarboxazid
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Kidney Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Use this medicine only for the prescribed purpose. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by reducing a chemical substance called histamine from the body.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antihistamines
Schedule
Schedule H
Cetirizine | C21H25ClN2O3 - PubChem [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 2 March 2017]. Available from:
Cetirizine: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 2 March 2017]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 11 Mar 2020
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