Loratadine
A second-generation histamine H1 receptor antagonist used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. Unlike most classical antihistamines (HISTAMINE H1 ANTAGONISTS) it lacks central nervous system depressing effects such as drowsiness.
Year introduced: 1993
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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.559.847.181.384.340.500, D03.383.621.160.500, D04.615.181.384.340.500
MeSH Unique ID: D017336
Registry Number: 7AJO3BO7QN
Entry Terms:
- 4-(8-Chloro-5,6-dihydro-11H-benzo(5,6)cyclohepta(1,2-b)pyridin-11-ylidene)-1-piperidinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
- Claritin
- Sch-29851
- Sch 29851
- Sch29851
- Alavert
- Clarium
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