Loractiv
Drug name: Loractiv
Active Ingredients:
Loratadine
Therapeutic actions: The active ingredient of Loractiv is Loratadine. Loratadine belongs to a group of medicines called H1-histamine receptor blockers. Histamine is released from the mast cells when foreign substance(allergen) enters the blood stream. Being in active form Histamine triggers a certain number of chemical reaction resulting in allergy symptoms. By blocking H1-histamine receptors Loratadine eliminates the allergy manifestations such as sneezing, nasal congestion, hives, nose and eye itching. Loractiv(Loratadine) doesn't possess sedative and anticholinergic activity. Loratadine hardly cross the blood-brain barrier and possesses a low affinity to the brain's histamine receptors.
Loratadine does not change physiological functions, laboratory indexes, psychotic status and ECG .
Indications: Loractiv is used to treat:
- Hay fever(allergic rhinitis) and all year round rhinitis
- allergic conjunctivitis
- Chronic hives
- Itching dermatosis
Contraindications and cautions:
Do not use Loractiv (Loratadine) in:
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Hypersensitivity to Loratadine
- In children under 2 years old
Warning! If you experience any side effects while taking Loractiv(Loratadine) talk with your health care provider or stop taking this medication.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Loratadine will experience it or any other.
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
- Xerostomia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Increased appetite
- Stomach pain
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Loractiv(Loratadine), please read the information provided with Loractiv(Loratadine) or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Loractiv(loratadine). Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Ketoconazole, Erythromycin, Fluoxetin, Fluconazole, Cimetidine may increase the Eroline(loratadine) effects.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Loractiv(loratadine) with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
