NAME: RODERO, KHAYCEE DELLE M. SECTION AND GROUP: BSN-202.

GROUP 6B
DATE: NOV. 29, 2022
DRUG STUDY: LORATADINE
Name of Drug, Mechanism of Action and Indication Contraindication Side Effects Nursing
Dosage, Route and generic Classification Management
Name

Name of Drug: Mechanism of Action: Symptomatic Hypersensitivity, Headache; >Administer without

Loratadine Loratadine is a tricyclic
antihistamine, which acts as
Dosage: 10mg/day a selective inverse agonist of
peripheral histamine
Route: Oral H1-receptors. Histamine is
responsible for many
Generic Name: Loratadine features of allergic reactions.
Classification:
Antihistamine
(nonsedating type)
relief of perennial and
seasonal allergic
rhinitis,
vasomotor
rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis,
and mild, uncomplicated
urticaria and angioedema
Treatment of rhinitis and
chronic urticaria
in children > 2 yr
pregnancy, lactation, feeling tired or drowsy;
children <2yr. stomach pain, vomiting; dry
mouth;
or feeling nervous or
hyperactive.
regard to meals. >If using
rapid or orally dissolving
tablets, place on tongue,
tablet will dissolve within
seconds, swallow with or
without water.
>Avoid the use of alcohol;
serious sedation could
occur.
>You may experience
these side effects:
Dizziness, sedation,
drowsiness (use caution if
driving or performing tasks
that require alertness);
headache; thickening of
bronchial secretions, and
dryness of nasal mucosa
(use a humidifier).
>Report difficulty
breathing, hallucinations,
tremors, loss of
coordination, and irregular
heartbeat.