Archive for April, 2008

Is Allegra contraindicated with any specific medical conditions?

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Secondary to the pseudoephedrine component, fexofenadine HCl; pseudoephedrine HCl should be used with caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Ischemic heart disease
  • Increased intraocular pressure
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Prostatic hypertrophy
  • Renal impairment (patients with decreased renal function should be given a lower initial dose (one tablet per day) because they have reduced elimination of fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine)

Should Allegra be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Friday, April 18th, 2008

The safety of Allegra has not been established in pregnant women, therefore Allegra should not be used in women who are trying to get pregnant or in women who are pregnant. Women should not take Allegra while breastfeeding their infant because it is not known whether Allegra is excreted in the breast milk.

Allegra D Allergy Medication Information

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Allegra D provides effective relief from the symptoms of seasonal allergies including itchy, watery eyes; itchy palate; sneezing and runny nose.

So whether you suffer from allergies secondary to dogs, cats, pets, pollen, ragweed, dander, mildew, dust, mold, feathers, etc. Allegra D will provide relief.

Distinct from the current over-the-counter and many prescription antihistamines, Allegra D, provides relief without causing drowsiness. In fact, regulations require all antihistamines that cause drowsiness to caution users concerning the operation of a motor vehicle or heavy machinery. Allegra does not carry any such label. Therefore, with Allegra D you can continue your normal activities without feeling drowsy or tired.

Allegra D is an antihistamine that works by blocking the action on histamine, when antibodies latch onto mast cells, the mast cells release histamine, a chemical that causes blood vessels in the nose to dilate and leak fluid into surrounding tissue. This results in swelling, itching and nasal discharge. Allegra D blocks the release of histamine so these symptoms of watery eyes, itchy palate, sneezing, stuffiness, runny nose, etc. are significantly decreased.

A common question is what is the difference between Allegra and Allegra D? The difference is Allegra-D combines antihistamine with the nasal decongestant pseudoephedrine. The psuedoephedrine causes a narrowing of the blood vessels in the nose this leads to a clearing of the nasal congestion. This is why so many doctors prefer Allegra D over Allegra.