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2. Cetirizine - Wikipedia

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   A 10 mg dose of cetirizine equals about a 30 mg dose of hydroxyzine in terms of peripheral antihistamine effect.) [36] PET studies with antihistamines have found that brain H 1 receptor occupancy of more than 50% is associated with a high prevalence of somnolence and cognitive decline, whereas brain H 1 receptor occupancy of less than 20% is ...

3. Which Allergy Medicine Is Actually Most Effective? - AOL

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   Like Zyrtec, this is a second-generation antihistamine. “The second generation drugs do not pass as readily into the brain and are less sedating,” Dr. Alan says. NoDerog - Getty Images

4. Levocetirizine - Wikipedia

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   Levocetirizine, sold under the brand name Xyzal, among others, is a second-generation antihistamine used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and long-term hives of unclear cause. [3] It is less sedating than older antihistamines. [4] It is taken by mouth. [3] Common side effects include sleepiness, dry mouth, cough, vomiting, and ...

5. H1 antagonist - Wikipedia

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   H 1-antihistamines can be administered topically (through the skin, nose, or eyes) or systemically, based on the nature of the allergic condition. The authors of the American College of Chest Physicians Updates on Cough Guidelines (2006) recommend that, for cough associated with the common cold, first-generation antihistamine-decongestants are ...

6. Antihistamine - Wikipedia

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   Antihistamines are drugs which treat allergic rhinitis, common cold, influenza, and other allergies. [1] Typically, people take antihistamines as an inexpensive, generic (not patented) drug that can be bought without a prescription and provides relief from nasal congestion, sneezing, or hives caused by pollen, dust mites, or animal allergy with few side effects. [1]

7. Anti-allergic agent - Wikipedia

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   Zyrtec-D, an example of combination therapy. Combination therapy with antihistamines. Antihistamines and decongestants can be used as a combination to treat nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing symptoms caused by common cold and hay fever. Some examples include: Pseudoephedrine + Loratadine (Claritin-D®) Pseudoephedrine + Cetirizine