Antihistamines for systemic use

GPTKB entity

Statements (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Pharmacological class
gptkbp:ATCCode R06
gptkbp:book gptkb:Fexofenadine
gptkb:Cetirizine
gptkb:Loratadine
gptkbp:cause Sedation
Impaired coordination
Anticholinergic effects
gptkbp:contraindication Severe liver impairment
Severe renal impairment
Hypersensitivity to antihistamines
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1940s
gptkbp:firstBook gptkb:Diphenhydramine
Chlorpheniramine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Antihistamines for systemic use
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Fexofenadine
gptkb:Diphenhydramine
gptkb:Cetirizine
gptkb:Loratadine
Chlorpheniramine
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:beer
gptkb:CNS_depressants
gptkbp:legalStatus Prescription and over-the-counter (varies by country)
gptkbp:marketedAs Multiple pharmaceutical companies
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction Histamine H1 receptor antagonist
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory Varies by agent
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration gptkb:Oral
Parenteral
gptkbp:sideEffect Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:Urticaria
Allergic reactions
Allergic rhinitis
Pruritus
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:R06AE07
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6