Definition of Cetirizine

1. Noun. A major metabolite of hydroxyzine, an antihistamine used in the treatment of allergies, hay fever, angioedema, and urticaria. ¹

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Medical Definition of Cetirizine

1. A potent second-generation histamine h1 antagonist that is effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and pollen-induced asthma. Unlike many traditional antihistamines, it does not cause drowsiness or anticholinergic side effects. Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, histamine h1 antagonists. Chemical name: Acetic acid, (2-(4-((4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl)-1-piperazinyl)ethoxy)- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cetirizine

cetanes
cetartiodactyl
cetartiodactyls
cetchup
cete
ceterach
ceterachs
ceteris paribus
cetes
cethexonium bromide
cethromycin
cetineite
cetirizine (current term)
cetoleic
cetoleic acid
cetological
cetologies
cetologist
cetologists
cetology
cetomacrogol
cetomimid
cetomimids
cetoniid
cetoniids
cetostearyl alcohol
cetraria

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