Definition: 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.
Other names P071; P 071; Dihydrochloride, Cetirizine; ct-Arzneimittel Brand of Cetirizine Dihydrochlorid; Zyrtec; Zirtek; Zetir; W+Śrwag Brand of Cetirizine Dihydrochloride; Wolff Brand of Cetirizine Dihydrochloride; Voltric; Virlix; United Drug Brand of Cetirizine Dihydrochloride; UCB Pharma Brand of Cetirizine Dihydrochloride; UCB Brand of Cetirizine Dihydrochloride; TAD Brand of Cetirizine Dihydrochloride; Sanofi Synthelabo Brand of Cetirizine Dihydrochlor; Rodleben Brand of Cetirizine; Reactine; Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Brand of Cetirizine Dih; Pfizer Brand of Cetirizine Dihydrochloride