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A client is in the clinic for seasonal allergic rhinitis. Loratadine (Claritin) is prescribed. Which statement will the nurse include when providing education concerning this drug?

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"Check if the medicine will numb you before driving "

Step-by-step explanation:

Loratadine is used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of hay fever and other types of allergy. Loratadine can also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Loratadine, the authors recall, is a long-acting antihistamine drug, which presents partial selectivity for H1 peripheral histamine receptors. Although it is structurally related to azatadine, it shows poor penetration in the central nervous system (CNS), and few sedative and anticholinergic effects, experts say.

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention:

These possible side effects may disappear during treatment, but if they continue or are bothersome, consult your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

Most common - Dream; dry mouth, nose or throat; increased appetite and weight; stomach ache or nausea; thickening of the mucus.

Other side effects not mentioned above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, consult your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

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