Loratadine

Question 1

** Loratadine**
Drug Class

Answer 1

Antihistamine – Long acting second generation peripheral histamine H1-receptor antagonist used to treat allergies

Question 2

Loratadine
Onset

Answer 2

1-2 hrs

Question 3

** Loratadine**
Duration

Answer 3

approx. 24 hrs

Question 4

** Loratadine**
Indications

Answer 4

Symptomatic urticaria (without evidence of anaphylaxis)

Question 5

** Loratadine**
Contraindications

Answer 5

• Allergies or Adverse reactions to loratadine
• Children < 30 kg

Question 6

Loratadine
Dose

Answer 6

10 mg tablet single dose only

Question 7

** Loratadine**
Side effects

Answer 7

• drowsiness
• fatigue
• headache
• nausea
• dry mouth