Letizen

Letizen: description and application

Letizen is a drug that belongs to the group of H1-histamine receptor blockers. It is produced by Krka d.d. in Slovenia and has the international name Cetirizine. The dosage form of Letizen is film-coated tablets containing 10 mg of cetirizine.

Letizen is used for the treatment of various allergic reactions, such as seasonal and year-round allergic rhinitis, hay fever, allergic conjunctivitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria, skin itching, angioedema, as well as for the complex therapy of atopic dermatitis, chronic eczema and bronchial asthma.

Despite the effectiveness of Letizen, it has a number of contraindications and restrictions for use. It should not be used in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance of the drug or to hydroxyzine, during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in children under 2 years of age (under 6 years of age if renal or liver function is impaired). It is also not recommended to use Letizen in case of impaired renal and liver function, as well as in old age.

Side effects may occur when using Letizen. They can manifest themselves in the nervous system and sensory organs, such as drowsiness, fatigue, agitation, headache, dizziness, anxiety, nervousness, emotional lability, impaired concentration and thinking, insomnia, depression, euphoria, confusion, amnesia, depersonalization, ataxia, impaired coordination of movements, tremor, hyperkinesis, cramps of the calf muscles, paresthesia, dysphonia, myelitis, paralysis, ptosis, impaired accommodation and vision, eye pain, glaucoma, xerophthalmia, conjunctivitis, hemorrhage in the eye, ototoxicity, tinnitus, deafness , disturbance of the sense of smell.

From the gastrointestinal tract, dry mouth, change or absence of taste perception, increased appetite, anorexia, stomatitis (including ulcerative), discoloration and swelling of the tongue, increased salivation, increased caries, thirst, vomiting, dyspepsia, gastritis, pain may occur. in the abdomen, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids, pancreatitis, jaundice, increased levels of liver enzymes.

When using Letizen, allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, angioedema, and anapilaxis may also occur.

The dosage of Letizen depends on the age and condition of the patient. Typically take 10 mg (one tablet) once daily. However, a lower dose may be required in some patients, especially those with impaired renal or hepatic function. The duration of treatment also depends on the nature and severity of the disease.

Despite possible side effects, Letizen is one of the most effective and safe drugs for treating allergic reactions. But before you start using it, you must consult your doctor and strictly follow the recommendations on dosage and duration of treatment.