Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Claritin as follows:   Central nervous system side-effects Claritin use is non-sedating and usually does not result in any confusion, dizziness, and sleep. Occasionally, Claritin intake can cause symptoms of central nervous system depression and individuals can present with mild headache, confusion, and dizziness. Claritin carries the risk of inducing/aggravating symptoms of mood disorders. Individuals taking Claritin can present with restlessness, nervousness, irritability, and anxiety symptoms. Claritin [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Claritin as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Claritin use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Claritin, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Claritin as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Maintain strict compliance with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Claritin is a long-acting antihistamine and so, usually is prescribed once a day. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, for the duration prescribed, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Do not change the dose on this [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Claritin as follows: Seasonal allergies Individuals can present with rhinitis and burning sensation of eyes, secondary to hay fever and activation of allergies during the pollen season. Individuals can also present with these symptoms, secondary to exposure to dust and various chemicals, due to change in the living environment. Claritin use helps with calming down of these symptoms and offers relief from dust and seasonal allergies. Skin allergies and [...]

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 [...]