Cetirizine
ATC Code
R06AE07
Cetirizine
Definition
Cetirizine is a metabolite of hydroxyzine and a selective peripheral histamine H1-receptor antagonist. It is used for symptomatic treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and for chronic urticaria. (NCI)
Also known as CETIRIZINE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC R06AE per NCIT
- ATC S01GX per NCIT
- NCIT NCIT:C1042 per NCIT
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Perennial allergic rhinitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Urticaria | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nasal cavity | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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