CETIRIZINE
(Reactine)Standard Prescription
Cetirizine __ mg PO daily
Dosages
Children 6-12 months:
2.5 mg PO once daily.
Children 1-5 years old:
2.5-5 mg PO once daily.
6-11 years old:
5-10 mg PO once daily
10 mg PO once daily
Mechanism of Action
Second generation selective antagonist of the histamine H1 receptor.
Forms Supplied
tablet: 5 mg, 10 mg
chewable tablet: 5 mg
liquid: 1 mg/mL
Comments
Dose may be divided BID instead of once daily.
Second generation H1-antihistamine derived from the metabolism of hydroxyzine.
More sedation compared to loratadine.
Onset of action: 20-60 minutes.
May be administered 30 minutes before transfusions to prevent transfusion-related reactions.
Second generation H1-antihistamine derived from the metabolism of hydroxyzine.
More sedation compared to loratadine.
Onset of action: 20-60 minutes.
May be administered 30 minutes before transfusions to prevent transfusion-related reactions.
References
44, 195, 196, 499, 501
Last Edited
2022-06-16 00:31:30