Pharmacologic Substance
cetirizine
Brand Names:
Alleroff; Aller-Tec; Aller-Tec D; Cetiri-D; Quzyttir; Wal Zyr 24 Hour Allergy; Wal Zyr D; Wal-Zyr; Zerviate; Zyrtec; Zyrtec-D
Effect:
Decreased Histamine Activity
May Treat:
Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial;
Urticaria
More Information:
Definitions related to cetirizine:
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A potent second-generation histamine H1 antagonist that is effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and pollen-induced asthma. Unlike many traditional antihistamines, it does not cause drowsiness or anticholinergic side effects.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Cetirizine is a metabolite of hydroxyzine and a selective peripheral histamine H1-receptor antagonist. It is used for symptomatic treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and for chronic urticaria.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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