Axlor 5mg Tablet

Axlor 5mg Tablet is used to treat allergic rhinitis and urticaria. Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is characterized by a runny nose, sneezing, red, watery, itchy, and swollen eyes occurring due to exposure to allergens. Urticaria (hives) is an itchy skin reaction due to triggers such as food, drugs, or other irritations.

Axlor 5mg Tablet contains ‘desloratadine’, which acts as an antihistamine. It blocks the action of histamines (chemicals causing allergic symptoms) and reduces the allergic reaction. It provides quick relief from allergic symptoms. Unlike other antihistamine drugs, it doesn’t cause drowsiness.

Take Axlor 5mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Axlor 5mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Axlor 5mg Tablet may cause side effects such as fatigue (lack of energy), dry mouth, and headache. In general, these side effects usually go away without treatment. However, if these persist or worsen, consult your doctor immediately.

Do not use Axlor 5mg Tablet if you are allergic to ‘desloratadine’ or any other contents present in it. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription medicines, including dietary or herbal supplements. Inform your doctor if you are previously diagnosed with seizures (fits) and liver or kidney failure. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, and breastfeeding.

Axlor 5mg Tablet contains ‘desloratadine’, which belongs to the class of ‘phenothiazines’. It is an antihistamine and blocks the action of histamines (chemicals causing allergic symptoms). It can effectively treat allergic symptoms such as itching, watery eyes, hives, runny nose and sneezing without causing drowsiness, unlike other antihistamine medications.

• Fatigue (lack of energy)
• Dry mouth
• Headache

Do not use Axlor 5mg Tablet if you are allergic to ‘desloratadine’ or any other contents present in it. Inform your doctor if you are previously diagnosed with seizures (fits) and liver or kidney failure. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, and breastfeeding. Do not take alcohol, as it may increase the risk of side effects.

Drug-Drug interactions: Axlor 5mg Tablet may interact with a medication used to treat excessive sleepiness (pitolisant), antibiotics (ketoconazole, erythromycin, azithromycin), cholesterol drugs (atorvastatin), HIV and HCV drugs (lopinavir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir, ritonavir, saquinavir), anti-cancer drugs (tacrolimus, tamoxifen, sunitinib, vandetanib, vemurafenib).

Drug-Food interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease interactions: Axlor 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney failure and asthma.

• PITOLISANT
• KETOCONAZOLE
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• AZITHROMYCIN
• ATORVASTATIN
• LOPINAVIR
• OMBITASVIR
• PARITAPREVIR
• RITONAVIR
• SAQUINAVIR
• TACROLIMUS
• TAMOXIFEN
• SUNITINIB
• VANDETANIB
• VEMURAFENIB

• Stay hydrated, as it is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate runny nose and sneezing.
• Avoid stress, as stress affects the immune system and raises the risk of illness. To relieve stress, individuals can exercise regularly, meditate, deepen their breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques.

Axlor 5mg Tablet does not usually cause drowsiness when used at recommended doses. However, do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.

Allergic rhinitis: It is also called hay fever. It occurs when the immune system responds to foreign elements that are typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens’. Symptoms include itching, watery eyes, swelling around the eyes, runny nose, and sneezing.

Urticaria: It is also called hives. It is characterized by red, itchy, and swollen bumps on the skin due to triggers such as food, drugs, or other irritants.