Drug Uses
Clarinex is an antihistamine and is purposed to treat conditions of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis). It is made of a long-acting tricyclic histamine antagonist which has a selective H1-receptor histamine antagonist activity.
How Taken
Clarinex is produced in tablets for oral use. It is normally taken once a day and it can be combined with food or taken separately. Read carefully the instructions on the prescription label and consult your doctor about any data that you find unclear. You should take Clarinex the way it is prescribed. You should not take bigger or less quantities of it or use it more frequently than prescribed.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Clarinex, it is essential to inform your doctor about any past allergic reaction that you might have had to an antihistamine; if you have ever had kidney or liver disease. In such cases it is possible that you are not able to take Clarinex, or you may need a special dose schedule or special medical observation during treatment period. Clarinex is in the FDA pregnancy category C. There is not any information if Celexa can cause any harm to an unborn baby. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or if there is a chance to get pregnant during treatment. Celexa is known to get into breast milk and it may have negative influences on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Missed Dose
If you forget to take a dose, just take it as soon as you remember if it is not later than 1 hour. If it is too close to the next dose, leave the missed one and follow your normal dose schedule. Do not take two doses at a time in order to catch up.
Possible Side Effects
Side effects are very hard to be defines. If you observe any unusual condition, contact your doctor immediately. Only your doctor is able to tell you whether it is safe for you to continue treatment with Clarinex. Some of the possible side effects include: cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Not that common but possible side effects are also: nausea, flu-like symptoms, dry throat, dizziness, muscle pain. There can also be observed symptoms like: swelling, itching, rash, breath shortness, rapid heartbeat, acute allergic reaction, hives.
Storage
Keep it at average room temperature. Make sure it is not exposed to heat. Store in its original container, tightly closed, and away from children.
Overdose
There is not much information regarding Clarinex overdose. However, any drug overdose can lead to serious consequences. In case of an overdose, find instant medical help. Some of the possible symptoms are rapid heartbeat and sleepiness.
More Information
You should be cautious when performing activities such as driving, working with machines or other similar activities. The usage of Clarinex may lead to dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience such conditions, its wiser to avoid the listed activities.
Disclaimer
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