Quzytiir (Cetirizine Hydrochloride Injection) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - October 16, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
FDA OKs Cetirizine Injection (Quzyttir) for Acute Urticaria FDA OKs Cetirizine Injection (Quzyttir) for Acute Urticaria
Cetirizine hydrochloride (10 mg/mL) intravenous injection is for treatment of acute urticaria in adults and children 6 months of age or older.FDA Approvals (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - October 15, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Dermatology News Alert Source Type: news
FDA Approves Quzyttir (cetirizine) Injection for the Treatment of Acute Urticaria
October 11, 2019 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Quzyttir (cetirizine hydrochloride) injection for the treatment of acute urticaria in adults and children 6 months of age and older. Quzyttir will be available as 10-mg/mL... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals)
Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals - October 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
cetirizine (Zyrtec, Zyrtec Allergy, Zyrtec Hives)
Title: cetirizine (Zyrtec, Zyrtec Allergy, Zyrtec Hives)Category: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Allergies General)
Source: MedicineNet Allergies General - July 31, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news
Cetirizine Hydrochloride (New - Discontinuation)
Drug Shortage (Source: FDA Drug Shortages)
Source: FDA Drug Shortages - April 24, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
You CAN become dependent on Zyrtec and have itchy withdrawals from the allergy drug
Zyrtech is not addictive, but the bodies histamine receptors can become accustomed to always having it present - and itchy anxious withdrawals are 'absolute hell' - but the label doesn't warn you. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Featured Review: Oral H1 antihistamines as ‘add-on’ therapy to topical treatment for eczema
The findings of this Cochrane Review may challenge the prescribing of H1 antihistamines for patients with eczema.This Cochrane Review assessed theeffects of oral H1 antihistamines as ' add-on ' therapy to topical treatment in adults and children with eczema. Are H1 antihistamines taken as tablets or liquid, effective and safe in people of any age with diagnosed eczema, if given in addition to creams and ointments, compared to treatment with an inactive substance (placebo) or nothing added to creams and ointments?Eczema (also known as ' atopic eczema/dermatitis ' ) is a skin disorder frequently affecting both children and a...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - January 28, 2019 Category: Information Technology Authors: Katie Abbotts Source Type: news
TV doctor explains the ingredients to look for when choosing a hay fever remedy
Dr Zoe Williams explained on ITV's This Morning people should look specifically for cetirizine or loratadine when choosing a hay fever medication, as millions of people continue to battle pollen allergies. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 28, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Zyrtec vs. Claritin for treating allergies
Zyrtec and Claritin are two popular antihistamines that can reduce allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and rashes. Zyrtec contains cetirizine and Claritin contains loratadine. Their effects are very similar. We compare their effectiveness, side effects, and other antihistamines such as Allegra and Benadryl. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 11, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Allergy Source Type: news
Sad In The Spring? Allergy-Mood Link Is Real
(CNN) — You know spring has sprung when hundreds of people daily turn to Twitter to vent about their itchy eyes, dripping nose and uncontrollable sneezing and coughing.
Seasonal allergies, which affect about 36 million Americans, aren’t just an annoyance; many doctors agree that there is a real connection between allergies and mood.
“‘Cranky’ is really the best word for it,” said Katie Ingram, 30, of Alexandria, Virginia, a triathlete who has seasonal allergies. “I take a lot of medication for it, and that makes me sleepy. And I can’t do a lot of the things that I like to do ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - March 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health Allergies Local TV Source Type: news
What are Indications for Allergen-specific Immunotherapy?
Discussion
Allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) is a disease modifying treatment for allergic disease. Sometimes referred to as desensitization, the premise is to expose the patient to small but regular amounts of a specific antigen thereby building tolerance within the patient to the allergen. AIT is often underused because of safety concerns and lack of appropriately trained health care providers and facilities to safely carry out AIT treatment. There are 4 main AIT treatments options currently:
SCIT – subcutaneous immunotherapy
Allergen is injected into the subcutaneous skin
“Shots are effective in treati...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 5, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Allergy Drug May Reduce Relapse in Neuromyelitis Optica Allergy Drug May Reduce Relapse in Neuromyelitis Optica
The pilot study, which showed an effect of allergy drug cetirizine, suggests a key role of eosinophils in the pathogenesis of NMO, researchers say.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 22, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Popular, common allergy medication may prevent neuromyelitis optica relapses
(The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine) The addition of cetirizine (the popular allergy medication sold under the brand name Zyrtec) to standard therapy is safe, well-tolerated, and may reduce relapses in patients with neuromyelitis optica (NMO), a rare and severe disease that causes inflammation and demyelination (damage to the myelin - the protective coating of nerve cells), primarily in the optic nerve (optic neuritis), spinal cord (myelitis), and brainstem. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Cetirizine vs. Loratadine
Title: Cetirizine vs. LoratadineCategory: MedicationsCreated: 12/18/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/18/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - December 18, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Strides Shasun gets USFDA nod for anti-allergy capsules
Quoting IRI data, Strides Shasun said the US market for cetirizine hydrochloride capsules is approximately $ 60 million, with only one other generic player. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - July 24, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
