Loratadine

Uses

Loratadine is prescribed to treat people who have sneezing fits, a runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms

Formulation – Loratadine is formulated using Loratadine, corn starch, lactose, and magnesium stearate

Loratadine is a drug that belongs to the Antihistamines drug class, and it has been found useful in additional to its main prescribed use to treat, Allergic Rhinitis and Urticarial. If any side effects are caused by this drug a range of alternative drugs, listed further down this guide, may be prescribed.

Lorazepam is a drug that belongs to the Benzodiazepine Anticonvulsants Benzodiazepines drug class, and it has been found useful in additional to its main prescribed use to treat Anxiety, Insomnia, Panic Disorder and ICU Agitation. If any side effects are caused by this drug a range of alternative drugs, listed further down this guide, may be prescribed.

Side Effects / Precautions

The side effects that can be experienced when taking Loratadine include headache, nervousness, feeling tired or drowsy, stomach pain, diarrhoea, dry mouth, sore throat hoarseness, eye redness, blurred vision, nosebleed, or skin rash.

Loratadine does have side effects as mentioned above, and if you experience any of the above side effects, you should consult a doctor or medical professional immediately. As a precaution you should also have a discussion with your doctor to see if this drug is suitable for you if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.

Alternatives

Prednisone– One of the many different alternative drugs that you may be prescribed is this one, and it is a drug that has been found to be a good alternative should you be suffering from allergic rhinitis. There are several other alternatives you could be prescribed by your doctor for that condition and they are promethazine, Zyrtec, fluticasone nasal, cetirizine, Benadryl, Flonase, montelukast, dexamethasone, diphenhydramine, Singulair, triamcinolone.

Oromethazine – Should you be suffering from Heart Failure and you are suffering any side effects then this drug is one alternative you could or may be prescribed. Should you be found to be intolerable then you will find there are several other alternatives available including Zyrtec, cetirizine, Benadryl, diphenhydramine, Claritin, Phenergan, doxepin, fexofenadine, Allegra, chlorpheniramine, levocetirizine.