The 25mg Urtizin Tablet works as an antidepressant and eases stress or anxiety. It is a sedative that reduces nervous system activity. It functions as an antihistamine as well. Certain skin allergies can also be treated with Urtizen 25Mg Tablets.
Additionally, it can be used with other drugs to provide anesthesia. Use of Urtizen 25Mg Tablet may result in certain minor or serious side effects. The less severe responses include tremors, shaking, mouth dryness, headaches or migraines, and hallucinations.
Pharmacology
Urtizin 25mg Tablet belongs to the first generation antihistamine. It works by inhibiting the H1 receptor-mediated reactions like vasodilation and itchy reactions. It also acts on certain key regions of the subcortical area of the central nervous system and induces sedation and anticholinergic action.
Dosage
Adult Dose
- Oral For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested: Adult: 50-100 mg 4 times daily. For use in the management of pruritus due to allergic conditions such as chronic urticaria and atopic and contact dermatoses, and in histamine-mediated pruritus: Adult: Initially, 25 mg at night increased if required up to 25 mg 3-4 times daily. As a sedative when used as a premedication and following general anesthesia: Adult: 50-100 mg. Hepatic impairment: Reduce total daily dose by 33%.
Child Dose
- Oral For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested Children under 6 years: 50 mg daily in divided doses >6 years: 50 to 100 mg daily in divided doses. For use in the management of pruritus due to allergic conditions such as chronic urticaria and atopic and contact dermatoses, and in histamine-mediated pruritus Child: 6 mth to 6 yr Initially, 5-15 mg/day, increased to 50 mg/day in divided doses; >6 yr Initially, 15-25 mg/day, increased up to 50-100 mg/day in divided doses. As a sedative when used as a premedication and following general anesthesia Child: 0.6 mg/kg. Hepatic impairment: Reduce total daily dose by 33%. For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested, children under 6 years, 50 mg daily in divided doses, and over 6 years, 50 to 100 mg daily in divided doses. For use in the management of pruritus due to allergic conditions such as chronic urticaria and atopic and contact dermatoses, and in histamine-mediated pruritus, children under 6 years, 50 mg daily in divided doses and over 6 years, 50 to 100 mg daily in divided doses. As a sedative when used as a premedication and following general anesthesia, 0.6 mg/kg in children.
Renal Dose
- Renal Impairment >50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary <50 mL/min: Administer 50% normal dose
Administration
- May be taken with or without food.
Interaction
- These medications may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm and may cause symptoms of palpitations, breathing difficulty, and dizziness. Monitoring of signs and symptoms and dose adjustments are to be made if coadministration is needed.
- These medications may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm and may cause symptoms of palpitations, breathing difficulty, and dizziness. Monitoring of signs and symptoms and dose adjustments are to be made if coadministration is needed.
- These medications should be used with caution as they may lower blood pressure. Symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness should be reported to the doctor. The dose of any of these medicines should be adjusted based on the clinical condition.
- These medications may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm and may cause symptoms of palpitations, breathing difficulty, and dizziness. Inform the doctor if you are receiving any quinolone antibiotics. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.
- This medicine is not recommended in patients with a history of QT prolongation with existing heart disease. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.
Contraindication
Porphyria, neonates, pregnancy, lactation.
Side effects of Urtizin 25
- Sedation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Glaucoma
- Heart diseases
- Fast Heartbeat
- Urinating problem
- High or low levels of potassium.
- Upset stomach
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
Precaution & Warning
- You have been prescribed Urtizin 25 to treat allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes or relieve/treat mild anxiety.
- May decrease your alertness. Avoid driving or using machinery if this happens to you.
- Avoid drinking alcohol when taking Urtizin 25, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you have heart disease as Urtizin 25 may increase the risk of heart problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Renal and hepatic impairment; narrow-angle glaucoma; epilepsy; prostatic hypertrophy; bladder neck obstruction; asthma; COPD. May impair the ability to drive or operate machinery. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Storage
This medicine should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.