Cetirizine

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
antihistamine
gptkbp:approvalYear 1995
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:R06AE07
gptkbp:availableOn gptkb:sugar
gptkb:tablet
capsule
chewable tablet
oral solution
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Zyrtec
gptkb:Aller-Tec
gptkb:Alleroff
gptkb:Cetirizine_Hydrochloride
gptkb:Reactine
Cetzine
gptkbp:CASNumber 83881-52-1
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C21H25ClN2O3
gptkbp:contraindication severe renal impairment
hypersensitivity to cetirizine
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:UCB
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 8.3 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
feces
gptkbp:generation second-generation antihistamine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cetirizine
gptkbp:legalStatus OTC (over-the-counter)
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction H1 receptor antagonist
gptkbp:metabolism minimal
gptkbp:molecularWeight 388.888 g/mol
gptkbp:notableFor low sedative effects
gptkbp:predecessor hydroxyzine
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory B (US)
gptkbp:prescriptionStatus over-the-counter in many countries
prescription-only in some countries
gptkbp:proteinBinding 93%
gptkbp:PubChem_CID gptkb:DB00341
2678
CHEMBL537
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect abdominal pain
dizziness
fatigue
headache
drowsiness
dry mouth
pharyngitis
gptkbp:UNII YO7261ME24
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:hay_fever
allergic rhinitis
urticaria
allergy symptoms
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Antihistamines_for_systemic_use
gptkb:Zentiva
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7