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Nurse Teachings on Claritin and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon Claritin and mechanism of action as follows: Claritin is a medication belonging to the antihistamine group, especially used in individuals for management of symptoms of allergy activation. Histamine is a chemical mediator released from the mast cells during an allergy response. Histamine binds to the H-1 receptors on the cells in the body and results in development of symptoms of allergy, such as, itching of the skin, sneezing, runny nose, and [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Loratadine-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking loratadine as follows: Loratadine use is non-sedating and usually does not result in any confusion, dizziness, and sleep. So, loratadine can be taken during the daytime, without experiencing any noticeable drowsiness. If you experience any bothersome dizziness secondary to loratadine intake, report it to your physician and other health care personnel, for any change in plan of care to be considered. Stay away from activities, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Loratadine-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking loratadine as follows: Loratadine can induce nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Loratadine can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Loratadine-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking loratadine as follows: Loratadine carries the risk of inducing/aggravating restlessness and anxiety symptoms. Individuals with history of anxiety can present with exacerbation of restlessness, nervousness, irritability, and anxiety symptoms, following intake of loratadine and so, must be carefully administered, with periodical physician follow-up. Report any findings of exacerbation of anxiety symptoms to your physician and other health care personnel, for any change in plan of [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Loratadine-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking loratadine as follows: If loratadine is prescribed for controlling symptoms of seasonal allergies, observing compliance with other measures to reduce exposure to pollen, such as, wearing a mask, avoiding outside environment during the times of high pollen count, and using humidifiers in the room to increase the environmental moisture, can contribute significantly towards better control of symptoms. Notify your doctor of any unresolved and worsening [...]