PHINMA UNIVERSITY OF ILOILO

COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Nursing Department

DRUG STUDY
Drug Name Classification/ Indications Contraindications Side effects/ Adverse Nursing responsibilities
Mechanism of Action Effects
Generic Name: Antagonizes the effects Relief of allergic symptoms Hypersensitivity CNS:dizziness,  Check for doctor’s order
Cetirizine of histamine at H1- caused by histamine to cetirizine, hydroxyzine drowsiness (significant  Carefully read product
receptor sites; does not release or any component; with doses > 10 packaging to note strength
Brand Name: bind to or inactivate including: Seasonal and mg/day), fatigue. of solution, dosage/ route of
histamine.Anticholinergi perennial allergic rhinitis, EENT: pharyngitis. GI: administration.
c effects are minimal Chronic urticaria. dry mouth  Observe 10 R’s in medicine
Route: and sedation is dose– administration
related.

Dosage:
2.5 ml

Frequency:
BID

PREPARED BY: ARIANNE NICOLE PINUELA