How cetirizine works As a so-called H1 antihistamine, cetirizine blocks the docking sites (H1 receptors) of the body’s own messenger substance histamine – a substance that occurs everywhere in the body and is involved in normal concentrations in important processes such as the immune response, the production of stomach acid and the regulation of sleep. … Cetirizine: Effects, Applications, Side Effects
Symptoms A cat allergy manifests itself similarly to hay fever. Possible symptoms include an allergic rhinitis, sneezing, coughing, asthma, shortness of breath, wheezing, allergic conjunctivitis, eye watering, hives, dermatitis, rash when scratching, and itching. Complications include the development of asthma and chronic sinusitis. Patients often suffer from other allergies. Causes The cause is type 1 … Cat Allergy
Definition The dispensing of licensed medicines is strictly regulated by law in many countries. Drugs may be available by prescription (prescription-only), nonprescription, and over-the-counter. Typical dispensing points are pharmacies, drugstores and doctors’ offices, provided that self-dispensing is permitted by the canton. Category E drugs may also be sold in the retail trade, for example in … Dispensing Categories of Medicinal Products
Symptoms A dust mite allergy manifests itself in allergic symptoms. These include: Perennial allergic rhinitis: sneezing, runny nose, in the later course of the disease rather a chronically stuffy nose. Allergic conjunctivitis: itchy, watery, swollen and red eyes. Sinusitis with headache and facial pain Lower respiratory tract: cough, bronchial asthma. Itching, rash, eczema, exacerbation of … House Dust Mite Allergy
Symptoms Possible symptoms after a mosquito bite include local reactions such as: Itching Wheal formation, swelling, induration Redness, feeling of warmth Inflammation Due to the skin lesion, there is a risk of infection. Usually mosquito bites are self-limiting and disappear after a few days on their own. However, a mosquito bite can also cause swelling … Mosquito Bites
Products Anti-allergy medications are available in numerous dosage forms. These include tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, nasal sprays, eye drops, inhalation preparations, and injectables. Structure and properties Antiallergic drugs do not have a uniform chemical structure. However, several groups within the class can be identified (see below). Effects Antiallergic drugs have antiallergic, antiinflammatory, immunosuppressive, antihistamine, and … Antiallergics
The active ingredient cetirizine belongs to the group of antihistamines and is primarily used to treat allergic symptoms such as hay fever. It is usually administered in the form of tablets, but can also be taken as a juice or drops. The most common side effects of cetirizine include headache and dry mouth. Help for … Cetirizine for Hay Fever
Symptoms Local skin reactions such as itching, inflammation, redness, and blistering occur acutely, especially at the sites of contact with the trigger. In the chronic stage, dry, scaly and cracked skin is often observed, e.g. in the form of chronic hand eczema. Affected areas include the hands, abdomen and earlobes. The rash can also appear … Metal Allergy
Products In many countries, the special extract Ze 339 from the leaves of the common butterbur ( L., Asteraceae) has been approved for the treatment of hay fever since 2003 (Tesalin, Zeller Heuschnupfen). Since 2018, the drug is also available without a doctor’s prescription. The list reclassification took place in September 2017. Ingredients Petasins, esterified … Butterbur against Hay Fever
Symptoms Oral mucositis manifests as redness, swelling, pain, a burning sensation, aphthae, a white to yellowish coating, sores, ulceration, bleeding, and bad breath, among other symptoms. The tongue and gums may also be affected. The discomfort may increase in association with eating. Sores can be so painful that food intake is limited, which can lead … Oral Mucositis
Products Astemizole was commercially available in tablet and suspension form (Hismanal). It has been withdrawn from the market in many countries because of potential adverse effects and is no longer available (see below). It may well be replaced by other, better-tolerated antihistamines, such as cetirizine, loratadine, and fexofenadine. Structure and properties Astemizole (C28H31FN4O, Mr = … Astemizole
Products Antihistamines are often taken in the form of tablets. In addition, drops, solutions, lozenges, capsules, gels, creams, eye drops, nasal sprays, and injectable solutions are also available, among others. The first active ingredient from this group was phenbenzamine (Antergan), developed in France in the 1940s. It is no longer commercially available today. Structure and … Antihistamines for Allergies
