cetirizin
Also known as (2-{4-[(4-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methyl]piperazin-1-yl}ethoxy)acetic acid
Cetirizine is a second-generation peripherally selective antihistamine used to treat allergic rhinitis (hay fever), dermatitis, urticaria (hives), and runny nose. It is taken by mouth. Effects generally begin within thirty minutes and last for about a day. The degree of benefit is similar to other antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, which is a first-generation antihistamine.
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- changed
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- 460026203
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- Cetirizine structure.svg
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- A structural diagram of the cetirizine molecule
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- A ball-and-stick diagram of the cetirizine molecule
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- Zyrtec, others
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- a698026
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