Artica 25mg Tablet

✔️ Uses of Artica 25mg Tablet

It is used to treat:

• Allergic reactions
• Itching due to urticaria (nettle rash) and dermatitis
• Anxiety

✔️ How does Artica 25mg Tablet work?

Artica 25mg Tablet functions by inhibiting the activity of a chemical messenger (histamine). This alleviates allergy symptoms including itching, swelling, and rashes. It works in anxiety by lowering brain activity, allowing you to feel more relaxed/sleepy.

✔️ Side Effects of Artica 25mg Tablet

• Sleepiness
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Blurred vision
• Constipation

✔️ Quick Suggestions:

• You have been prescribed Artica 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  Artica 25mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
• Inform your doctor if you have a heart disease as Artica 25mg Tablet may increase the risk of heart problems.
• Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

✔️ Indication of Artica 25mg Tablet

Allergies occur when the immune system reacts to harmless substances known as allergens. These allergens can vary from person to person, ranging from certain foods to seasonal triggers like pollen or pet dander. AArtica 25mg Tablet can help alleviate the symptoms associated with allergic reactions.

Anxiety is characterized by feelings of uneasiness, dread, and fear. It can manifest as restlessness, tension, sweating, and a rapid heartbeat. It is often a normal response to stressful situations. Artica 25mg Tablet can be used to manage symptoms of anxiety and provide relief.

Artica 25mg Tablet contains the active ingredient hydroxyzine, which is classified as an antihistamine. It is primarily used to treat allergic reactions, such as itching and sneezing. It can also be prescribed for anxiety and tension, as well as for sedation purposes, such as inducing sleep in certain medical conditions or after anesthesia.

✔️ Pharmacology

Interactions between ethinyl estradiol and other medications can affect the concentration of ethinyl estradiol in the body. Some drugs can decrease its concentration, while others can increase it. When the serum concentration of ethinyl estradiol decreases, it may result in increased breakthrough bleeding, irregular menstruation, and reduced effectiveness of oral contraceptives.

Examples of substances that can reduce the serum concentration of ethinyl estradiol include rifampin, phenytoin, primidone, rifabutin, dexamethasone, griseofulvin, topiramate, certain protease inhibitors, modafinil, ritonavir, and barbiturates. Antibiotics such as ampicillin, other penicillins, and tetracyclines can also reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.

To ensure contraceptive effectiveness during the use of ethinyl estradiol in combination with medications that can decrease its serum concentration, it is recommended to use an additional non-hormonal backup contraceptive method alongside taking the pill regularly. This helps to minimize the risk of unintended pregnancy. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional for guidance on appropriate contraceptive measures when using ethinyl estradiol in combination with other medications.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of Artica 25mg Tablet

For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension:

• Adults: The recommended dosage is 50-100 mg taken four times daily.
• Children (>6 years): The recommended dosage is 50-100 mg (equivalent to 5-10 teaspoonfuls) daily, divided into multiple doses.
• Children (<6 years): The recommended dosage is 50 mg (equivalent to 5 teaspoonfuls) daily, divided into multiple doses.

For pruritus due to allergic conditions:

• Adults: The recommended dosage is 25 mg taken three to four times daily.
• Children (6 years and above): The recommended dosage is 50-100 mg (equivalent to 5-10 teaspoonfuls) daily, divided into multiple doses.
• Children (<6 years): The recommended dosage is 50 mg (equivalent to 5 teaspoonfuls) daily, divided into multiple doses.

As a sedative (premedication and following general anesthesia):

• Adults: The recommended dosage is 50-100 mg.
• Children: The recommended dosage is 0.6 mg/kg of body weight.

It's important to note that these dosages are general guidelines, and the actual dosage may vary depending on individual factors. It is always advisable to follow the specific dosage instructions provided by your healthcare provider. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition.

✔️ Interaction

Hydroxyzine should be used with caution when combined with Meperidine and barbiturates as it may enhance their effects. Therefore, it is important to exercise caution when using hydroxyzine as a pre-anesthetic adjunctive treatment. However, hydroxyzine does not have any known interaction with atropine or other belladonna alkaloids.

Hydroxyzine does not affect the action of digitalis, so it can be safely taken alongside digitalis medications. However, it should not be used simultaneously with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). MAOIs are a type of medication used to treat depression and other conditions, and concurrent use with hydroxyzine can lead to adverse effects. It is essential to inform your healthcare provider about all the medications you are taking to ensure safe and effective treatment.

✔️ Contraindications

Patients who have a known hypersensitivity to Hydroxyzine or any of its components should avoid using it.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

There is currently insufficient human clinical data to establish the safety of Hydroxyzine in early pregnancy. Therefore, it is contraindicated during this period until further data becomes available. Additionally, there is no evidence suggesting that Hydroxyzine is excreted in human milk. However, due to the rapid elimination of many medications in nursing women, Hydroxyzine should not be administered to breastfeeding women. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional for guidance on the safe use of medications during pregnancy and lactation.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

When Hydroxyzine is used together with central nervous system depressants such as narcotics, non-narcotic analgesics, and barbiturates, its potentiating effect needs to be taken into consideration. This means that when central nervous system depressants are administered concurrently with Hydroxyzine, the dosage of the central nervous system depressant may need to be reduced.

Since drowsiness is a potential side effect of Hydroxyzine, patients should be informed about this and advised against driving or operating hazardous machinery while taking the medication. Patients should also be cautioned against combining Hydroxyzine with other central nervous system depressants and informed that the effects of alcohol may be intensified when taken with Hydroxyzine. It is important to follow these precautions to ensure the safe and appropriate use of Hydroxyzine.

✔️ Storage Conditions

Store in a cool & dry place. Protect from light. Keep out of the reach of children.