NDAORALTABLET
Approved
Dec 1995
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
5
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
ZYRTEC HIVES (cetirizine hydrochloride) by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is mechanism of actions cetirizine, a human metabolite of hydroxyzine, is an antihistamine; its principal effects are mediated via selective inhibition of peripheral h 1 receptors. Approved for urticaria, seasonal allergic rhinitis. First approved in 1995.
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Mechanism of Action
Mechanism of Actions Cetirizine, a human metabolite of hydroxyzine, is an antihistamine; its principal effects are mediated via selective inhibition of peripheral H 1 receptors. The antihistaminic activity of cetirizine has been clearly documented in a variety of animal and human models. In vivo…
Indications (2)
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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