Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour

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Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Desloratadine 5mg, pseudoephedrine sulfate 240mg; ext-rel tabs.

Pharmacological Class

Antihistamine + sympathomimetic.

How Supplied

24-Hour tabs—contact supplier; 12-Hour tabs—100

Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Indications

Indications

Seasonal allergic rhinitis with nasal congestion.

Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Dosage and Administration

Adult

Swallow whole. 1 tab once daily.

Children

<12yrs: not recommended.

Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Contraindications

Contraindications

Narrow-angle glaucoma. Urinary retention. Severe hypertension or coronary artery disease. During or within 14 days of MAOIs.

Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Cardiovascular disorders. Diabetes. Hyperthyroidism. Prostatic hypertrophy. Increased intraocular pressure. Renal or hepatic impairment: avoid. Elderly. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Interactions

Interactions

See Contraindications. Pseudoephedrine: may be antagonized by beta-adrenergic blockers, methyldopa, reserpine. Increased ectopic pacemaker activity with digitalis.

Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Dry mouth, headache, insomnia, fatigue, pharyngitis, somnolence, nausea, dizziness, nervousness, psychomotor hyperactivity, anorexia; hypersensitivity reactions (discontinue if occurs).

Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Clinical Trials

See Literature

Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Note

Not Applicable

Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Patient Counseling

See Literature