Zyrtec? For what?

uses of Zyrtec Zyrtec is an antihistamine which provides relief of seasonal and perennial allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose ( rhinitis ) , itching eyes, and sneezing. It's also used for hives.

how to use of Zyrtec Take Zyrtec by mouth once a day; or use as directed by your doctor. Zyrtec may be taken with or without food.

Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.

Do not take Zyrtec for several days before allergy testing since test results can be affected.

Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

side effects of Zyrtec Drowsiness, fatigue and dry mouth may occur while use Zyrtec. In children, stomach pain and vomiting may occur while use Zyrtec. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed Zyrtec because he or she has judged that benefit to we is greater than risk of side effects. Many people using Zyrtec do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

A serious allergic reaction to Zyrtec is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

This isn't a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

precautions of Zyrtec Before taking Zyrtec, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're allergic to it; or to hydroxyzine; or if we have any other allergies.

Before using Zyrtec, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

Zyrtec may make you drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.

Caution is advised when using Zyrtec in elderly because they may be more sensitive to effects of drug, especially drowsiness effect.

Zyrtec should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Zyrtec passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using Zyrtec.

interactions of Zyrtec Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring we for them. Don't start, stop, or change dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

Before using Zyrtec, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of drugs that cause drowsiness such as:

Check labels on all your medicines ( e. g. , cough-and-cold products ) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about safe use of those products.

This document doesn't contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using Zyrtec, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all products we use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

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Most U. S. Medical Schools Do Not Adequately Limit Gifts, Payments From Pharmaceutical Industry, Report Finds

Most U. S. medical schools do not adequately limit gifts and payments from pharmaceutical companies to physicians and students, according to a report released on Tuesday by American Medical Student Association, the New York Times reports. For report, which AMSA began to compile in November 2007, two evaluators issued letter grades on the conflict-of-interest policies of 150 medical schools.

According to report, only seven schools -- including Mount Sinai School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and three University of California medical schools -- received grades of A. The report also said that 14 medical schools received grades of B and that 15 schools received grades of F. The 16 medical schools that declined to submit their conflict-of-interest policies and the 29 schools that did not respond to four requests for their policies also received grades of F, according to report. The report also said that 28 medical schools currently are employing efforts to revise their conflict-of-interest policies. AMSA plans to update grades, which appear by medical school on Web site AMSAscorecard. org, on a regular basis.

Brian Hurley, president of AMSA, said that conflict-of-interest policies at medical schools are " incredibly important to protect the educational experience students have at a school and quality of education they're getting. " Sidney Wolfe, director of the Health Research Group at Public Citizen, said, " Most of medical school bureaucracies are getting too much money and other forms of largess from drug industry to initiate these healthy, long overdue policies on their own " ( Harris, New York Times , 6/3 ) .

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