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Levocetirizine
Levocetirizine the active enantiomer of cetirizine, is an antihistamine. Its principal effects are
mediated via selective inhibition of H1 receptors. The antihistamine activity of Levocetirizine
has been documented in a variety of animal and human models.
SIDE EFFECTS: Asthenia, fatigue, fever, abdominal pain, trauma, dyspepsia, infectious
gastroenteritis, dental pain, dizziness, headache, nasal congestion, cough & influenza.
NURSING RESPONSIBILITY:
-Ensure safety
-Promote and instruct to take adequate rest
-Ensure safety
-Monitor HR
-Offer fluid as tolerated
-note for hypersensitivity