Fexofenadine

Question 1

What is Fexofenadine’s brand name?

Answer 1

Allegra

Question 2

What is Fexofenadine’s therapeutic category?

Answer 2

Antihistamine, non-sedating

Question 3

What are Fexofenadine’s indications?

Answer 3

Seasonal allergic rhinitis

Chronic idiopathic urticaria

Question 4

What is Fexofenadine’s usual adult dosing range?

Answer 4

60mg twice daily or 180mg once daily

Children 2-11y/o 30mg twice daily. 6-23mo 15 twice daily

Question 5

What are Fexofenadine’s side effects?

Answer 5

Headache, GI (vomiting, diarrhea), dizziness (6mo-5y/o)

Question 6

What are Fexofenadine’s monitoring parameters?

Answer 6

Relief of symptoms

Question 7

What are Fexofenadine’s available dosage forms?

Answer 7

Oral tablet: 30mg, 60mg, 180mg
ODT (orally disintegrating tablet): 30mg
Oral suspension: 30mg/5ml
OTC: 60mg, 180mg tablets, 30mg/5ml liquid, 30mg ODT tablets

Question 8

What are Fexofenadine’s counseling points?

Answer 8

Caution on alcohol intake
Suspension: shake well/administer only with water
Do not take with grapefruit, orange, or apple juice
ODT tabs - take on empty stomach; do not chew; should not be removed from pack until taken; use dry hands