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Acrivastine - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

Acrivastine Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Acrivastine, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Acrivastine brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Acrivastine
Pronunciation : AK- ri –vas- teen
Therapeutic Classification : Antihistamines

Brand Names or Trade Names of Acrivastine

International :


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Overview of Acrivastine

• Acrivastine is a second generation antihistamine works by blocking histamine H1 receptors and thereby reduces allergies.

Why is Acrivastine Prescribed? (Indications)

Acrivastine is an antiallergic drug used to treat hay fever causing sneezing and watery eyes, itchy red eye due to allergic conjunctivitis, hives, and eczema.

It is also used to treat allergies caused by food and insect bites or stings.

When should Acrivastine not be taken? (Contraindications)

• Acrivastine is contraindicated in patients with severe hypertension or severe coronary artery disease, hypersentivity to acrivastine, or other alkylamine antihistamines, hypersensitivity to pseudoephedrine or other sympathomimetic amines and in patients taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.

What is the dosage of Acrivastine?

• The recommended dose of acrivastine is 1 capsule of 8 mg for three times a day.
• The capsule can be taken either with or without food.

How should Acrivastine be taken?

1 capsule of acrivastine should be taken for every 4 to 6 hr up to four times a day.

What are the warnings and precautions for Acrivastine?

•Acrivastine should not be used in:

• Patients who are allergic to acrivastine or antihistamines like triprolidine

Kidney disease patients

• Children under 12 years old

• Acrivastine is sedating in some patients

What are the side effects of Acrivastine?

Palpitations and tachycardia
Headache and dizziness
• Pharyngitis and increased cough
• Nausea
• Menstrual cramps

What are the other precautions for Acrivastine?

• Avoid excess dose.

What are the Drug Interactions of Acrivastine?

Acrivastine interacts with:

• Sedatives or tranquillizers
• MAO inhibitors
Ketoconazole
Erythromycin

What are the storage conditions for Acrivastine?

• Acrivastine should be stored at room temperature which should be from light and moisture.

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