Azatadine
Description
Azatadine is used to treat symptoms such as a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, skin itching, hives, etc. associated with allergic conditions such as rhinitis (hay fever) and urticaria.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Azatadine
- Dizziness and Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Increased heartbeat
- Blurred vision
- Dry eyes
- Difficulty in passing urine
- Decrease in blood cell count
- Severe skin rash and hives
Uses of Azatadine
What is it prescribed for?
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Urticaria
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of this medicine can be observed within 1 to 3 hours of administration of the dose.
- Duration of effectThe effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12 to 14 hours.
- Safe with alcohol?Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of adverse effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty in concentrating, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving vehicles or operating heavy machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding for a specific period of time during treatment with this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to azatadine or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO)
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients receiving therapy with monoamine oxidase inhibitors due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All 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 absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding for a specific period of time during treatment with this medicine.
General warnings
Impaired liver function
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an impaired liver function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the patient's clinical condition.
Impaired kidney function
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an impaired kidney function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the patient's clinical condition.
Use in children
This medicine should be used with caution in children and only under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is not recommended for use in patients less than 6 years of age.
Use in elderly
This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly patients since the risk of adverse effects is significantly high. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the patient's clinical condition.
Driving or operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, sleepiness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Anticholinergic Effects
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from conditions such as gastrointestinal obstruction, angle-closure glaucoma, untreated intraocular hypertension, urinary retention or obstruction, etc. since it may worsen the patient's condition. It is advised that you report to the doctor all your medical conditions before beginning treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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 adverse effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty in concentrating, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving vehicles or operating heavy machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
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Alprazolam
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Carbamazepine
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Dextromethorphan
Diazepam
Disease interactions
Cardiovascular disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of cardiovascular diseases such as arrhythmia, hypertension, etc. due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of heart function and vital signs, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the patient's clinical condition.
Renal and/or Liver diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of kidney and/or liver diseases 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 patient's condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Contact your doctor if the symptoms do not improve or get worse after taking this medicine. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by reducing the effect of a chemical called histamine in the body. Histamine is responsible for causing allergic reactions.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antihistamines
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 17 Sep 2018
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