Loratadine

Question 1

Drug code for Loratadine?

Answer 1

LOR

Question 2

Presentation of Loratadine?

Answer 2

Loratadine 10mg tablets

Question 3

Indications for use of Loratadine?

Answer 3

Symptomatic relief of allergy such as hayfever and urticaria

Question 4

Criteria for inclusion regarding use of Loratadine?

Answer 4

Patients 12 years old +

Question 5

Criteria for exclusion regarding the use of Loratadine?

Answer 5

Under 12 years of age
Hypersensitivity to Loratadine
Severe liver impairment
Pregnancy and breast feeding

Question 6

Cautions for use of Loratadine?

Answer 6

Galactose and fructose intolerance

Glucose-galatosemalabsorption

Question 7

Dose of Loratadine given?

Answer 7

One 10 mg tablet

Adults and children 12 years old and over

Question 8

Dose interval for Loratadine?

Answer 8

24 hours

Question 9

Can a repeat dose of Loratadine be given?

Answer 9

No

Single dose only

Question 10

Route of administration of Loratadine?

Answer 10

Oral, tablet

Question 11

Side effects of Loratadine?

Answer 11

Headaches
Nervousness
Fatigue

Question 12

Actions of Loratadine?

Answer 12

Loratadine is a long acting second generation antihistamine, shown to be a competitive, specific and selective antagonist of H1 histamine receptors.
The pharmacology of Loratadine is similar to other antihistamines, but does not penetrate the CNS effectively having a low affinity for CNS H1-receptors, meaning it is unlikely to cause drowsiness