Tavegilum has not so many side effects, but they can serve as a significant obstacle to using this drug. One of the main side effects Tavegilum - sleepiness and decreased ability to work, so take tavegil and go to work can not please everyone.

The main and side effects Tavegilum

The main action is Tavegilum blockade of H1-histamine receptors located in different organs and tissues. Through these receptors, histamine enters the tissue and causes various allergic reactions. Interrupting the chain is able to prevent an allergic reaction Allergic reactions: how to understand why you tickle in the throat If it has not yet started or significantly weaken it - in the case when tavegil not remove take in advance. If the focus is not received allergy histamine or not develop quickly tested such symptoms as redness, itching, swelling, and exudation (appearance different selections, for example, from the nose).

But in addition to the main action have Tavegilum there side, which appear as a result of his actions in the various organs and tissues of the patient.

Side effects Tavegilum the central nervous system

After entering the bloodstream tavegil quickly spreads through the bloodstream to organs and tissues. In particular it is absolutely freely enters the brain, providing sedative (calming) effect. If you increase the dosage of the drug, the effect is hypnotic. Providing thus the inhibitory effect on the central nervous system, it can inhibit tavegil vomiting.

But not all patients are suitable side effects such as drowsiness, lethargy, and decreased performance, especially if the treatment is carried out on the job. In more recent formulations of the same series (Zyrtec, zodak and others) sedation side effect is almost evident.

In some cases, tavegil may have on the central nervous system of the opposite effect, causing the motor and mental excitement, and sometimes aggressiveness, insomnia, trembling of the limbs. In adult patients with this side effect sometimes it occurs against the backdrop of an overdose Tavegilum. Often atypical excitement occurs in children from receiving even normal doses Tavegilum age.

Side effects Tavegilum from respiratory

Admission Tavegilum not recommended for acute and chronic inflammatory and allergic diseases of the broncho-pulmonary system. In these diseases is of great importance removal of bronchial mucus. With this purpose, appointed drugs contributes to liquefaction of sputum and its removal from the bronchi (expectoration). If this does not occur, the recovery is delayed and the disease provides a variety of complications.

Tavegila mechanism of action is based on the fact that it reduces exudation, i.e. the formation of various types of precipitates, including sputum. Sputum influenced Tavegilum becomes viscous, it is difficult to separate from the walls of the bronchi and difficult to cough. In bronchial asthma Bronchial asthma - the body's response inadequate When after the attack of bronchospasm in bronchial tubes forms a viscous glassy with sputum, tavegil able to further strengthen its viscosity, which can cause impaired patency of the bronchi and provoke another attack.

Thus Tavegilum adversely impact diseases of the bronchi and lungs, so it is not recommended for use in inflammatory diseases of the lower airways.

Side effects Tavegilum of other organs and systems

Tavegil generally well tolerated, but often side effects do occur. Side effects from the gastrointestinal tract include poor appetite, dry mucous membranes of the mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, stomach pain. They are not always the reason for the withdrawal of the drug, you can simply reduce its dosage.

On the part of the kidney and urinary tract infections in some cases, side effects are frequent urge to urinate, and difficulty urinating.

On the part of the heart and blood vessels may appear side effects such as lowering blood pressure Blood pressure - dangerous if his swing?   (especially in elderly patients), heart palpitations, cardiac arrhythmias.

Despite the fact that tavegil is an antiallergic drug, when used allergic reactions. When administered, they often appear as an itchy skin rash, hives, and swelling Prevention and treatment of edema - it is important to understand the root cause   Angioedema. Intramuscular or intravenous possible (which happens very rarely), severe allergic reactions such as anaphylactic shock.

Tavegil has few side effects, but patients who take it, you should know about them.

Galina Romanenko

Aerius - is an effective antihistamine drug for the treatment of allergies in adults and children. Aerius causes lethargy and sleepiness, so reception can be combined with work and study. It is the drug of choice in the treatment of many allergic diseases.

The mechanism of action Erius

Aerius (INN - desloratadine) is an antihistamine of the last generation, which is produced by the German pharmaceutical company Schering-Plough in tablets of 5 mg, and as a syrup in bottles of 60 and 120 ml (1 ml syrup contains 500 micrograms Erius) with the accompanying measuring spoon, graded for 2, 5, and 5 ml.

Erius mechanism of action is based on the fact that it prevents the appearance or reduces the degree of manifestation of allergic reactions by inhibiting the release of biologically active substances of these reactions (cytokines, chemokines, histamine, prostaglandins and others).

Aerius is a safe and effective drug, so it is widely used to treat patients with various allergic diseases. Convenient and dosage forms of the drug, which is enough to take once a day. The drug is well relieves itching and reduces the permeability of capillaries and associated swelling of tissues, spasm of bronchial smooth muscle. Thus it is almost completely devoid of side effects typical of the first generation antihistamines, - does not cause lethargy, drowsiness, impaired attention and motor coordination, as it does not penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Erius takes effect within half an hour after administration, the effect lasts for a day.

Indications and contraindications

Aerius is used for seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis to eliminate its main symptoms (sneezing, itching, nasal congestion, runny nose, red eyes Red eyes - an occasion consult an ophthalmologist , Lacrimation), acute and chronic urticaria, and also in the complex treatment of other allergic diseases by prescription.

Contraindications for use include pregnancy Erius (clinical study on this cohort of patients were not conducted), breast-feeding Breastfeeding - a personal choice   feeding (erius excreted in breast milk), children's age (syrup should not take children under one year, tablets - 12 years), increased sensitivity to the drug. Syrup should not be taken for children with congenital fermentopathy - lack the enzymes to cleave some simple sugars and a violation of their absorption in the intestine.

Precautions erius prescribed for severe kidney disease in violation of their functions.

If erius used in a therapeutic dose, it does not cause violations of motor coordination and attention, so during the course of treatment is not counter-drive vehicles.

How to take

Aerius tablets adults and children over 12 years old to take the tablet (5 mg) once a day (every day at the same time). Pills are not associated with the meal, do not chew the tablet, taken as a whole and washed down with water.

Syrup also taken once daily with or without food, with a little water. Erius dose depends on the age of the child:

• from one year to five years - to 1.25 mg (2, 5 ml of the syrup);
• from 6 to 11 years - 2, 5 mg (5 ml of syrup);
• over 12 years - 5 mg (10 ml of syrup).

Side effects

In most cases, Aerius is well tolerated, but may occur and side effects. When the pill Erius may occur:

• the central nervous system - headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue;
• the part of the circulatory system - heart palpitations;
• from the gastrointestinal tract - dry mouth, abdominal pain Abdominal pain: Types and Symptoms , Nausea, vomiting, disturbance of appetite, diarrhea, bloating;
• from the liver - a transient liver function abnormalities;
• allergic reactions.

When receiving syrup Erius may also experience side effects. In children aged one to two years - increased body temperature, sleep disturbances Dreams: how to understand our dreams Diarrhea. In children aged between two and 11 years in the application of Erius side effects were not observed practically.

Aerius is a non-toxic drug. During the clinical trials used doses higher than the recommended 9 times and it did not cause any signs of an overdose, or exhibit only minor disturbances of heart rhythm. Erius allowed to combine with any other drugs.

Erius - a quality effective antihistamine drug, which has a minimum of side effects and have few contraindications.

Galina Romanenko