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Claritin® (Loratadine) patient handout

• Claritin (Loratadine) is used to relief the symptoms of seasonal allergies.Also Claritin is used in the management of chronic idiopathic urticaria and in the management of hives.

• Claritin blocks peripheral effects of histamine released during allergic reactions.
• Therapeutic effects of Claritin : decreased symptoms of allergic reactions (nasal stuffiness; red, swollen eyes, itching)

• Absorption Absorption describes the process that follows drug administration and its subsequent delivery to systemic circulation. : rapidly absorbed after oral administration (80%).
• Distribution Drug's distribution in body tissues and fluids. : unknown.
• Protein binding : 97%
• Metabolism and excretion Important in determining dosage regimens and intervals for persons with hepatic or impaired renal function. : rapidly and extensively metabolized during first pass through the liver.Much is converted to descarboethoxyloratadine, an active metabolite.
• Half life The half-life of a drug is the amount of time it takes the drug level to decrease by 50% and roughly correlates with the duration of action. : 7.8 - 11 hours.

• Claritin (Loratadine) is contraindicated in : hypersensitivity, lactation.
• Use Claritin cautiously in : persons with hepatic impairment or CCr < 30 ml/min; persons receiving drugs known to affect hepatic metabolism of drugs; increased risk of adverse reactions; pregnancy or children under 2 years (safety not established).

• Claritin side effects and adverse reactions can be : confusion, drowsiness (rare), paradoxical excitation, blurred vision, dry mouth, gastro intestinal upset, photosensitivity, rash, weight gain.

• Oral administration (adults) : CCr < 30 ml/min - 10 mg every other day.

• Take Claritin (Loratadine) exactly as directed.
• Claritin may cause dizziness or drowsiness.Avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness until response to medication is known.
• Use sunscreen and protective clothing to prevent photosensitivity reactions.
• Avoid taking alcohol or other central nervous system depressants concurrently with this drug.
• Good oral hygiene, frequent rinsing of mouth with water, and sugarless gum or candy may minimize dry mouth.You should notify dentist if dry mouth persists more than 2 weeks.
• Contact health care professional immediately if dizziness, fainting or fast or irregular hearbeat occurs or if symptoms persist.
• Claritin should be taken once daily.
• Use Claritin Reditabs tablet immediately after opening individual blister.
• Increase fluids to 2 L/day to decrease secretions.