LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE tablet

国家: 美国

语言: 英文

来源: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

有效成分:

levocetirizine dihydrochloride (UNII: SOD6A38AGA) (levocetirizine - UNII:6U5EA9RT2O)

可用日期:

ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

INN（国际名称）:

levocetirizine dihydrochloride

组成:

levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5 mg

给药途径:

ORAL

处方类型:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

疗效迹象:

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children 6 years of age and older. The use of levocetirizine dihydrochloride is contraindicated in: Patients with known hypersensitivity to levocetirizine or any of the ingredients of levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets, or to cetirizine. Observed reactions range from urticaria to anaphylaxis [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)]. Patients with end-stage renal disease (CLCR <10 mL/min) and patients undergoing hemodialysis Children 6 months to 11 years of age with impaired renal function Risk Summary Available data from published literature and postmarketing experience with levocetirizine use in pregnant women are insufficient to identify any drug-associated risks of miscarriage, birth defects, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, there was no evidence of fetal harm with administration of levoce

產品總結:

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets, USP 5 mg are white, oval, biconvex, film-coated functional scored tablets debossed with “S” on the left side of bisect and “G” on the right side of the bisect and other side “1” on the left side and “36” on the right side of the bisect. They are supplied in unit of use HDPE bottles. 30 tablets (NDC 50228-136-30) 90 tablets (NDC 50228-136-90) 1,000 tablets (NDC 50228-136-10) Storage Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

授权状态:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

产品特点

LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE- LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE TABLET
SCIEGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR
LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
TABLE TS.
LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, FOR ORAL USE
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1995
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Levocetirizine dihydrochloride is a histamine H -receptor antagonist
indicated for:
The treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic
idiopathic urticaria (1.2)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
CHRONIC IDIOPATHIC URTICARIA (2.2)
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: 5 mg once daily in the
evening
Children 6 to 11 years of age: 2.5 mg once daily in the evening
Renal Impairment
Adjust the dose in patients 12 years of age and older with decreased
renal function (12.3)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Immediate release breakable (functional scored) tablets, 5 mg (3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Patients with a known hypersensitivity to levocetirizine or any of the
ingredients of levocetirizine dihydrochloride
tablets or to cetirizine (4.1)
Patients with end-stage renal disease at less than 10 mL/min
creatinine clearance or patients undergoing hemodialysis
(4.2)
Children 6 months to 11 years of age with renal impairment (4.3)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Avoid engaging in hazardous occupations requiring complete mental
alertness such as driving or operating machinery
when taking levocetirizine dihydrochloride. (5.1)
Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system
depressants with levocetirizine dihydrochloride. (5.1)
Use with caution in patients with predisposing factors of urinary
retention (e.g. spinal cord lesion, prostatic hyperplasia).
Discontinue levocetirizine dihydrochloride if urinary retention
occurs. (5.2)
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reactions (rate ≥2% and > placebo) were
somnolence, nasopharyngitis, fatigue, dry mouth, and
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