Cetirizine Effects, Dosage, and Side Effects Zyrtec

Cetirizine hydrochloride (marketed as Zyrtec, or Zirtek in the United Kingdom) is a medication used for the treatment of allergy, hayfever, angioedema, and hives. It is a second-generation H1-receptor antagonist antihistamine and works by blocking H1 histamine receptors. It is a major metabolite of hydroxyzine, and has the same basic side effects.

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... CETIRIZINE (Zyrtec®) is an antihistamine. Antihistamines work by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Cetirizine is used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of hay fever and other types of allergy. It is also used to help relieve itching and hives. Generic cetirizine tablets are not yet available. ...
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Cetirizine Systematic (IUPAC) name 2-[2-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl)-phen ...
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