cetup 10mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cetup 10mg tablet used for?
Alerid Syrup (Cetirizine) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Cetirizine (10mg), which Selective antagonist of peripheral H1 receptors; inhibits histamine release.. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cetirizine
- Manufacturer: UPS Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cetup 10mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria.
Off-label uses: Pruritus, Atopic dermatitis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cetirizine |
| Brand Name | Alerid Syrup |
| Manufacturer | UPS Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective antagonist of peripheral H1 receptors; inhibits histamine release.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cetup 10mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cetup 10mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Somnolence
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Pharyngitis
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Seizures (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatitis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Theophylline | Major | Increased risk of cetirizine toxicity |
| Ritonavir | Major | Increased cetirizine levels |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased sedation |
| CNS depressants | Moderate | Additive CNS depression |
| Anticholinergics | Moderate | Increased anticholinergic effects |
| Cimetidine | Minor | Slight increase in cetirizine levels |
| Ketoconazole | Minor | Slight increase in cetirizine levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Theophylline
- Ritonavir
โก Moderate Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- Anticholinergics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Ketoconazole
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may slightly decrease rate of absorption but not extent.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May potentiate CNS depression; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cetirizine or any component; severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min).
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function in elderly; signs of sedation.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; consider gastric lavage if recent ingestion.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for cetup 10mg tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.