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Fexofenadine: Indications and Nursing Care

The document summarizes key information about the antihistamine drug Allegra (fexofenadine). It is indicated to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis such as runny nose and sneezing. As an H1 receptor antagonist, it works by competing for H1 receptor sites. Nursing responsibilities include monitoring for therapeutic effectiveness by decreased nasal symptoms, educating patients, and noting the drug is generally well tolerated with minimal side effects.

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Fexofenadine: Indications and Nursing Care

The document summarizes key information about the antihistamine drug Allegra (fexofenadine). It is indicated to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis such as runny nose and sneezing. As an H1 receptor antagonist, it works by competing for H1 receptor sites. Nursing responsibilities include monitoring for therapeutic effectiveness by decreased nasal symptoms, educating patients, and noting the drug is generally well tolerated with minimal side effects.

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DRUG STUDY

Drug Mechanism of Indication/Contraindication Nursing responsibilities


action/Side effects and rationale
Brand name: Mechanism: H1 Indication: relieve the allergy Assessment & Drug
Allegra histamine receptor symptoms of seasonal allergic Effects:
Generic name: antagonist; competes rhinitis including runny nose; Monitor therapeutic
Fexofenadine for H1-receptor sites sneezing; red, itchy, or effectiveness, which is
Classification: in target cells in the watery eyes; or itching of the indicated by decreased
Antihistamines respiratory tract, nose, throat, or roof of the nasal congestion,
Route: Oral blood vessels, and mouth in adults and children sneezing, watery or red
Dosage: gastrointestinal tract; 2 years of age and older eyes, and itching nose,
30mg/5mL major metabolite of Contraindications: palate, or eyes.
Frequency: terfenadine Allegra ODT contains Patient & Family
BID Side effects: Varies phenylalanine. Education
in incidence and Severe kidney (renal) Note: Drug is well
severity with the impairment. tolerated and causes
individual drug; also, Co-administration with fruit minimal adverse effects.
individual patients juice may decrease efficacy. Do not breast feed while
vary in susceptibility taking this drug without
consulting physician.

References:

Allegra (fexofenadine) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more. (2019, September
28). Medscape. https://reference.medscape.com/drug/allegra-fexofenadine-343393#5

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