Tuberculin and Xyzal (Levocetirizine Tablets)
Determining the interaction of Tuberculin and Xyzal (Levocetirizine Tablets) and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Levocetirizine may interfere with your response to tuberculin purified protein derivative. If you are currently using or have recently used levocetirizine, let your doctor know before you get tested with tuberculin purified protein derivative. It is generally best to discontinue levocetirizine for 2 to 4 days before testing, but you should check with your doctor. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Antihistamines may diminish the response to diagnostic skin test antigens. Falsely insignificant or false-negative results may occur in such patients.
MANAGEMENT: Antihistamines should be discontinued approximately 2 to 4 days prior to skin testing procedures.
- "Multum Information Services, Inc. Expert Review Panel"
- NLM. National Library of Medicine. NIH. National Institutes of Health "Trichophyton for intradermal skin testing (trichophyton mentagrophytes and trichophyton rubrum) injection [Allermed Laboratories, Inc.] Available from: URL: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=aaeffe62-b538-43ca-a3b9-47e28b765d89" ([cited 2014]):
Generic Name: tuberculin purified protein derivative
Brand name: Aplisol, Tubersol
Synonyms: Tuberculin Tests
Generic Name: levocetirizine
Brand name: Xyzal, LEVRIX, XYZALL
Synonyms: Xyzal
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.