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Antihistamines are important in the treatment of short-term hives (acute urticaria), a common symptom of allergic reactions

What are antihistamines?

An allergist or doctor will likely recommend an antihistamine for your hives. Antihistamines work by blocking the effect of histamine, a chemical released by the immune system that can cause allergic symptoms such as hives.

What potentially increases your risk for short-term hives?

Short-term hives from allergic reactions can result from various triggers, including but not limited to medications, blood transfusions, or viral infections. Patients with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or cancer may be more likely to experience allergic reactions due to their prescribed treatments and medications.

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Are there different types of antihistamines?

There are two groups of antihistamines; both are prescribed in the treatment of hives, but there are differences.

1st generation

First-generation antihistamines, like diphenhydramine, work differently in the body and are often associated with side effects, such as drowsiness, and also have a higher potential to interact with other medications.

2nd generation

Second-generation antihistamines were chemically developed to lessen side effects of first-generation antihistamines, and also tend to have fewer interactions with other medications.

Tell your healthcare professional about all medicines you take, including prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.

About QUZYTTIR

Learn about the benefits of second-generation intravenous (IV) antihistamine QUZYTTIR for the treatment of your short-term hives.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
  • You should not receive QUZYTTIR if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or if you are allergic to other medicines that contain levocetirizine or hydroxyzine.
  • QUZYTTIR may cause sleepiness. Be careful when driving a car or operating potentially dangerous machinery. Avoid alcohol or taking certain other medicines with QUZYTTIR, as this may raise your risk of having problems with alertness or thinking. Tell the healthcare provider treating you about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
  • QUZYTTIR was not studied in pregnant or nursing women. Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
  • The most common side effects (which occurred in <1% of patients) are: a change in sense of taste, headache, a tingling sensation, feeling faint, indigestion, feeling hot, and excessive sweating.
  • The most common side effects observed in studies of an oral form of the active ingredient in QUZYTTIR taken by adults for a prolonged amount of time were sleepiness, tiredness, dry mouth, sore throat, and dizziness. In similar studies with children, the most common side effects were headache, sore throat, abdominal pain, sleepiness, diarrhea, nosebleed, bronchial spasm, nausea, and vomiting.
  • Call your healthcare provider about any side effects that you may experience.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.FDA.gov/medwatch. You may also contact TerSera Therapeutics at 1-844-334-4035 or medicalinformation@tersera.com.

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What is QUZYTTIR?

QUZYTTIR is an FDA-approved prescription medicine for the treatment of short-term hives (known as acute urticaria) in adults and children 6 months of age and older.

QUZYTTIR is not recommended in children younger than 6 years old with kidney or liver problems.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.FDA.gov/medwatch. You may also contact TerSera Therapeutics at 1-844-334-4035 or medicalinformation@tersera.com.

Please see accompanying Full Prescribing Information.