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Clemastine

Uses

Clemastine is used to treat allergic rhinitis (infection of nose, throat or chest), hay fever (allergy caused by pollen or dust), perennial rhinitis (inflammatory condition of the nose characterised by nasal obstruction, sneezing, itching, or runny nose), vasomotor rhinitis (non-allergic infection of nose, throat or chest), allergic dermatoses (infection of skin, hair, nails and skin gland), pruritus (itching of skin), atopic eczema (itchy skin rash), contact dermatitis (skin rash or irritation caused by touching allergic substance), angioneurotic edema (swelling) and drug allergies.

How it works

Clemastine is an antihistaminic and anticholinergic drug that acts by decreasing the effect of chemical (histamine) which is responsible for allergic reaction

Common side effects

Disturbed coordination, Fatigue, Sedation, Dizziness, Thickening of secretions in lungs.