cetirizine (Zyrtec, Alertisin, Reactine, Zerviate)

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Introduction

Tradename: Zyrtec, Reactine in Canada (low-sedating antihistamine) over-the-counter in 2008 (pending) 1/08[2]

Dosage

5-10 mg PO QD

Tabs: 5, 10 mg

Syrup: 5 mg/5mL Ophthalmic 0.24% (Zerviate): 1 drop OU BID[4]

Pharmacokinetics

  • onset of action: 1 hour

elimination via liver

elimination via kidney

Mechanism of action

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References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. 2.0 2.1 Prescriber's Letter 15(1): 2008 FDA Approves Zyrtec / Zyrtec-D for Over-the-counter (OTC) Use Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=240110&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  3. Prescriber's Letter 15(7): 2008 Comparison of Antihistamines Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=240707&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  4. 4.0 4.1 Brooks M. FDA Clears Cetirizine Eye Drops for Allergic Conjunctivitis, Medscape - Jun 01, 2017 http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/880989

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