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    This document provides information about the medication Fexofenadine (Allegra) including its classification, dose, route of administration, time/frequency, peak effect, onset, duration, and normal dosage range. It describes the medication's mechanism of action for relieving symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. Nursing implications are outlined regarding contraindications, warnings, interactions, and common side effects. The patient's symptoms, other medications, and lab values are to be assessed both before and after administration.

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    This document provides information about the medication Fexofenadine (Allegra) including its classification, dose, route of administration, time/frequency, peak effect, onset, duration, and normal dosage range. It describes the medication's mechanism of action for relieving symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. Nursing implications are outlined regarding contraindications, warnings, interactions, and common side effects. The patient's symptoms, other medications, and lab values are to be assessed both before and after administration.

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    This document provides information about the medication Fexofenadine (Allegra) including its classification, dose, route of administration, time/frequency, peak effect, onset, duration, and normal dosage range. It describes the medication's mechanism of action for relieving symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. Nursing implications are outlined regarding contraindications, warnings, interactions, and common side effects. The patient's symptoms, other medications, and lab values are to be assessed both before and after administration.

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    Allegra Fexofenadine

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    Cassie
    This document provides information about the medication Fexofenadine (Allegra) including its classification, dose, route of administration, time/frequency, peak effect, onset, duration, and normal dosage range. It describes the medication's mechanism of action for relieving symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. Nursing implications are outlined regarding contraindications, warnings, interactions, and common side effects. The patient's symptoms, other medications, and lab values are to be assessed both before and after administration.

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    NURS 1566 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheets

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    Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


    Fexofenadine Allegra Antihistamines 180 mg PO Q day
    Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
    2-3 hours 12-24 hours 60 mg twice daily or 180 mg once daily
    Within one hour
    Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions
    Management of chronic idiopathic urticaria N/A

    Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)


    (Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
    Antagonizes the effects of histamine at peripheral .contraindicated in hypersensitivity. Use cautiously if there is
    histamine-1 (H1) receptors, including pruritus and impared renal function.
    urticaria. Also has a drying effect on the nasal Common side effects
    mucosa. Indicated to relieve symptoms of seasonal No common side effects
    allergic rhinitis and for the management of chronic
    idiopathic urticaria.
    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    medicines (ask patient specifically) Will cause false-negative reactions on allergy skin tests;
    Apple, orange, and grapefruit juice decrease discontinue 3 days before testing
    absorption and may decrease effectiveness
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
    medication
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    (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
    Assess symptoms of urticaria med? Resolution of symptoms
    If the patient was experiencing (urticaria)
    hypersensitivity

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