fex·o·fen·a·dine

(fĕk′sə-fĕn′ə-dēn′)

A nonsedating antihistamine, C₃₂H₃₉NO₄, used in its chloride form to treat allergic rhinitis and allergic skin disorders.

[Alteration of carboxyterfenadine (perhaps influenced by phenyl) : carboxy- + terfenadine, an antihistamine (ter(tiary) + alteration of phen(yl) + alteration of (piper)idine).]

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Translations

fexofenadine

n fexofenadina

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Reddy's OTC Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended-Release Tablets, USP, are used for temporary relief of symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies that include runny nose; sneezing; itchy, watery eyes; itching of the nose or throat; for temporary relief of nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies; to reduce swelling of nasal passages; for temporary relief of sinus congestion and pressure; and to temporarily restore freer breathing through the nose

Dr. Reddy's Launches OTC, Store-Brand Equivalent of Allegra-D 12 HR Allergy and Congestion Extended-Release Tablets in the US Market

Although fexofenadine is devoid of CNS effects, many other second-generation [H.sub.1]-antihistamines still penetrate the brain to a small extent where they have the potential to cause some degree of drowsiness or somnolence, and particularly when used at the higher doses.

The effect of fexofenadine, a newer second-generation antihistaminic, on phenobarbitone sleeping time and its comparison with terfenadine, astemizole and cetirizine in albino rats

Combination therapy of fexofenadine and montelukast is effective in prurigo nodularis and pemphigoid nodularis.

Prurigo nodularis: picking the right treatment

Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., one of India's largest drug makers, has launched an O-T-C fexofenadine hydrochloride 60 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg extended-release tablets, a bioequivalent of Allegra-D 12 Hour Allergy and Congestion.

Quest for allergy relief continual

Reddy's Laboratories, an integrated global pharmaceutical company, has introduced its over-the-counter Fexofenadine Hydrochloride and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets 60 mg/120 mg, a bioequivalent generic version of Allegra-D 12 Hour Allergy & Congestion, in the United States, it was reported on Friday.

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories launches over-the-counter Fexofenadine Hydrochloride and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets in US

The literature is still poor in analytical assay methods based on kinetics for the determination of fexofenadine in dosage forms.

New kinetic spectrophotometric method for determination of fexofenadine hydrochloride in pharmaceutical formulations

His preferred histamine-1 / histamine-2 blocker is fexofenadine because it doesn't cross the blood-brain barrier at all.

Opiate itching not allergic, responds to antihistamines

His preferred histamine-1 /histamine-2 blocker is fexofenadine because it doesn't cross the blood-brain barrier.

Itching while on opiates is not an allergic reaction

These agents are used for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis, and chronic idiopathic urticaria, The three OTC agents in this class also can be divided into two subgroups: piperazines (cetirizine) and piperidines (fexofenadine and loratadine).

Drugs, pregnancy, and lactation: OTC [H.sub.1]-antihistamines

The scientists tested different carbons for removal of certain pharmaceuticals including ciprofloxacin, paracetamol, fexofenadine, lisinoprril, diphenhydramine and chloropheneramine maleate from aquatic solutions.

Palm leaves can help purify waste water