Mequitazine

Definition
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H1 antagonist.

Half-life
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18 h

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Indication
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Allergic rhinitis, pruritus, urticaria.

Limited indication
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Respiratory disorders, blood count disorders, intestinal stenosis, depression, narrow-angle glaucoma, heart disease, alcohol or drug intoxication, severe liver or kidney disease, prolactin-dependent tumours, Parkinson's syndrome, pheochromocytoma, prostate hypertrophy.

Dosage and method of use
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Adults/teenagers: 2 times/day 5 mg p.o.
Children 23-29 kg bw: 2 times/day 3,75 mg p.o.
Children 18-22 kg bw: 2,5 mg in the morning, 3,75 mg in the evening.
Children 13-17 kg bw: 2 times/day 2,5 mg p.o.
Children 10-12 kg bw: 1,25 mg in the morning, 2,5 mg in the evening.

Undesirable effects
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Paragroup allergy (juice), allergic reactions, anhidrosis, photosensitization, reduced reactivity, fatigue, hallucinations, headaches, rigor, tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's syndrome Accommodation disorders, storage in cornea or lens, narrow angle glaucoma, cataract, dizziness, tachycardia, agranulocytosis, cholestasis, paralytic ileus, dry mouth, constipation, gastrointestinal disorders.

Interactions
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See Table 1.

Contraindication
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Paragroup allergy (juice), hypersensitivity to the active substance, pregnancy, lactation, children < 2 years.

Preparations
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Metaplexan

Tables
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Major interactions of Mequitazine

Alcohol	CNS cushioning ↑
Anticholinergics	anticholinergic effect ↑
Antidepressants, tricyclic	CNS cushioning ↑
Barbiturates	CNS cushioning ↑
Benzodiazepines	CNS cushioning ↑
Hypnotics	CNS cushioning ↑
Neuroleptics	CNS cushioning ↑
Sedatives	CNS cushioning ↑