Quzyttir (Intravenous)

Generic name:cetirizine (intravenous route) [ se-TIR-i-zeen ]
Drug class:Antihistamines

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 2, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Quzyttir

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antipruritic

Pharmacologic Class: Antihistamine, Less-Sedating

Chemical Class: Piperazine (class)

Uses for Quzyttir

Cetirizine injection is used to treat adults and children 6 months of age and older with acute urticaria (hives, itching, or redness of the skin).

Cetirizine is an antihistamine that works by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamine can cause itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. It can close up the bronchial tubes (air passages of the lungs) and make breathing difficult.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Before using Quzyttir

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of cetirizine injection in children 6 months of age and older. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 6 months of age.

Use of cetirizine injection in children younger than 6 years of age with kidney or liver disease is not recommended.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of cetirizine injection in the elderly.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.