Antihistamine:Pruritus Anxiety (short term)

Pruritus: 25 mg at night increasing as necessary to 3–4 times a dayAnxiety: 50–100 mg 4 times daily

Molecular weight :447.8

%Protein binding :No data

%Excreted unchanged in urine : 0

Volume of distribution (L/kg) :19.5

half-life – normal/ESRD (hrs) :20/–

20 to 50 : Dose as in normal renal function

10 to 20 : Start with small dose, e.g. 25 mg at night and increase to 2–3 times a day if necessary

<10 : Start with small dose, e.g. 25 mg at night and increase to 2–3 times a day if necessary

CAPD :Not dialysed. Dose as in GFR <10 mL/min

HD :Not dialysed. Dose as in GFR <10 mL/min

HDF/high flux :Not dialysed. Dose as in GFR <10 mL/min

CAV/VVHD :Not dialysed. Dose as in GFR=10–20 mL/min

Potentially hazardous interactions with other drugs

None known

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Oral

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Increased possibility of side effects, particularly drowsiness