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Cetirizine (International)

In the US, Cetirizine (cetirizine systemic) is a member of the drug class antihistamines and is used to treat Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, Food Allergies, Physical Urticaria and Urticaria.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

R06AE07

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0083881-51-0

Chemical Formula

C21-H25-Cl-N2-O3

Molecular Weight

389

Therapeutic Categories

Antiallergic agent

Histamine H₁-receptor antagonist (H₁-antihistaminic)

Chemical Name

Acetic acid, [2-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl)phenylmetyl]-1-piperazinyl]etoxy]-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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