Cetirizine Hydrochloride

GPTKB entity

Statements (41)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
antihistamine
gptkbp:approvedBy 1987
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:R06AE07
gptkbp:availableOn gptkb:tablet
chewable tablet
oral solution
gptkbp:bioavailability 70%
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Zyrtec
gptkb:Alleroff
gptkb:Reactine
gptkbp:CASNumber 83881-52-1
gptkbp:contraindication severe renal impairment
hypersensitivity to cetirizine
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:UCB_Pharma
gptkbp:drugClass second-generation antihistamine
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 8.3 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C21H25ClN2O3
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cetirizine Hydrochloride
gptkbp:legalStatus OTC (over-the-counter) in many countries
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction H1 receptor antagonist
gptkbp:meltingPoint 110-115°C
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory B (US)
gptkbp:prescriptionStatus prescription or OTC depending on country
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 2678
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect fatigue
headache
drowsiness
dry mouth
gptkbp:solubility soluble in water
gptkbp:synonym (±)-Cetirizine hydrochloride
Cetirizine HCl
gptkbp:UNII YO7261ME24
gptkbp:usedFor allergic rhinitis
urticaria
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:cetirizine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6