Allegra-D

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Overview:

Allegra-D
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Fexofenadine is a second-generation, long lasting H1-receptor antagonist (antihistamine) which has a selective and peripheral H1-antagonist action. Histamine is a chemical that causes many of the signs that are part of allergic reactions, for example, swelling of tissues. Histamine is released from histamine-storing cells (mast cells) and attaches to other cells that have receptors for histamine. The attachment of the histamine to the receptors causes the cell to be "activated," releasing other chemicals which produce the effects that we associate with allergy. Fexofenadine blocks one type of receptor for histamine (the H1 receptor) and thus prevents activation of cells by histamine. Unlike most other antihistamines, Fexofenadine does not enter the brain from the blood and, therefore, does not cause drowsiness. Fexofenadine lacks the cardiotoxic potential, since it does not block the potassium channel involved in repolarization of cardiac cells. For management of Seasonal allergic rhinitis

Mechanism Of Action:
Like other H1-blockers, Fexofenadine competes with free histamine for binding at H1-receptors in the GI tract, large blood vessels, and bronchial smooth muscle. This blocks the action of endogenous histamine, which subsequently leads to temporary relief of the negative symptoms brought on by histamine. Fexofenadine exhibits no anticholinergic, alpha1-adrenergic or beta-adrenergic-receptor blocking effects.

News Articles on Fexofenadine

Albany Molecular Research Inc. Q1 2008 Earnings Call Transcript  -  May 5, 2008
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Ahead of the Bell: Barr Pharmaceuticals  -  May 13, 2008
He added that the Montvale, NJ, company could launch generic versions of allergy drug Allegra D, birth control pill Yaz, and others products. CNNMoney.com

Beautiful spring beastly allergies  -  May 10, 2008
Even with allergy shots and Allegra D, this season has been a doozy for Pilcher as well. And when the Westerville woman goes home from work, Columbus Dispatch,

Sneezing in the Spotlight  -  May 6, 2008
It wasn't so bad, but have you seen the size of his fists? They're not small. It was slightly swollen, but nothing a couple of Allegra D couldn't cure." ABC News

Isabel Maxwell  -  Apr 8, 2008
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AMRI Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results  -  Feb 11, 2008
...the risk of an “at-risk� launch of generic Allegra-D® and the impact of that on the company’s receipt of significant royalties under the Allegra® Business Wire (press release),

Albany Molecular Research, Inc. Q4 2007 Earnings Call Transcript  -  Feb 11, 2008
In the absence of a potential generic at-risk launch of Allegra D, we expect this trend to continue. We are not aware of any definitive plans for generic Seeking Alpha,

AMRI Provides Preliminary 2007 Revenue Results; Provides 2008 ...  -  Jan 29, 2008
...sales of Allegra, the risk of an “at-risk� launch of generic Allegra-D and the impact of that on the company's receipt of significant royalties under Business Wire (press release),

AMRI Announces Third Quarter Results; Continues Double-Digit ...  -  Nov 6, 2007
...sales of Allegra, the risk of an “at-risk� launch of generic Allegra-D and the impact of that on the company's receipt of significant royalties under Business Wire (press release),

Barr shares fall on 3Q results, outlook  -  Nov 8, 2007
He expects generic Fosamax revenue of $150 million in 2008. Other potential launches include generic versions of Allegra D, Ortho-Tricyclen Lo and Yasmin. BusinessWeek

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The Ledger,I called my specialist to get a 10-day prescription of Allegra-D until my refill came in through mail order. The receptionist that answered the phone didn't

Ask the Doctor  -  Jun 25, 2007
Nassau Guardian,This can usually be treated with an over-the-counter cold tablet with a decongestant and antihistamine (like Allegra D or Claritin D or Clarinase).

Festival not built for boomers with outdoor aversions  -  Jun 9, 2007
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Church needs to revamp plan  -  Jun 28, 2007
Bellmore Herald,By Brian Zanzonico and Allegra D'Alo Nearly 200 Franklin Square residents turned out at a town Board of Appeals hearing June 20 to voice their opposition to

Rite Aid to Sell 26 Stores, 8 in NY  -  Jun 4, 2007
Forbes,For example, Cuomo said the price of Allegra D, a common allergy drug, was $96.50 at Kinney, $120.95 at Medicine Shoppe, $129.99 at Rite Aid, and $131.99 at

Murray kicks off reelection campaign  -  Jun 7, 2007
Franklin Square/Elmont/West Hempstead Herald,Marc Beja, Rachel Block, Allegra D'Alo and Jeff Lipton contributed to this story. Comments about this story? JKellard@liherald.com or (516) 569-4000 ext.

New York AG Cuomo Announces Rite Aid Settlement To Ensure ...  -  Jun 5, 2007
All American Patriots (press release),For example: * Allegra D (dosage: 20 mg; quantity: 60) a commonly prescribed allergy drug was $96.50 at Kinney, $120.95 at Medicine Shoppe, $129.99 at Rite

Allergy Medicine's Sexual Side Effects  -  Apr 13, 2007
FitSugar.com,The "D" in Claritin D and Allegra D stands for decongestant, but you can buy them "D" free, which will help your dryness situation greatly.

Allergy season in full bloom  -  Apr 19, 2007
KC Community News,...knew it was time for her weekly allergy shot to kick in and time to take Zyrtec and Allegra D, prescription drugs that help ease her allergy symptoms.

Antihistamines or Decongestants: Which Does What?  -  Apr 4, 2007
FitSugar.com,People with these symptoms might want to take a decongestant (like Sudafed or Allegra D - the "D" stands for decongestant). Decongestants work by narrowing

Supremes skeptical toward trivial patents  -  Nov 28, 2006
Register,When the patent expired, and generic fexofenadine began to appear on the market, Aventis introduced Allegra-D, the same drug, merely combined with the ...

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I have been UTTERLY MISERABLE the last month or so and ASSUME that I need my Allegra D prescription refilled to handle the allergies. ... -WNY Media Network

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Tips on taking allergy medications  Apr 25, 2006
That's the "D" in Allegra-D and Claritin-D. But remember that pills containing pseudoephedrine are kept behind the counter at the pharmacy. ... - Huntsville Times

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Over-the-counter drugs like Sudafed, Alka-Seltzer Plus, Allegra-D, Claritin-D, Nyquil, Theraflu and a variety of Tylenol cold and sinus products are examples ... - Newszap Arizona





Why Plan B Is Secondary  Mar 22, 2006
Allegra. The two could launch a generic version of Allegra D, an extended-release formulation of the drug, within the next six months. ... - Smartmoney.com

Allergy season arrives on schedule  Mar 13, 2006
...year, on Feb. 1," she said. She's allergic "to almost everything" and takes prescription Allegra-D and Singulair. She also sees ... - Arizona Republic

Come rain or come shine, it's allergy time  Mar 14, 2006
February 1," she said. She is allergic "to almost everything" and takes prescription Allegra-D and Singulair. She also sees her ... - Arizona Republic

UPDATE 2-Barr earnings beat targets, shares rise Feb 7, 2006
Wall Street is waiting to see if Barr can capitalize on patent challenges to two popular drugs, Allegra D for allergies and Adderall XR for hyperactivity ... - Reuters

Barr's Generics Pipeline Includes Near-Term Catalysts  Feb 7, 2006
He cited as catalysts generic versions of the allergy medication Allegra-D from Sanofi-Aventis (nyse: SNY - news - people ), the hyperactivity treatment ... - Forbes

Sanofi-Aventis sues Teva for Allegra D patent infringement  Jan 22, 2006
Sanofi-Aventis accuses Teva of infringing its patent to Allegra D, an allergy treatment, which has $2 billion in annual sales, and is one of Sanofi-Aventis ... - Globes

UPDATE 2-Barr earnings beat targets, shares rise  Feb 7, 2006
Wall Street is waiting to see if Barr can capitalize on patent challenges to two popular drugs, Allegra D for allergies and Adderall XR for hyperactivity ... - Reuters

Barr's Generics Pipeline Includes Near-Term Catalysts  Feb 7, 2006
He cited as catalysts generic versions of the allergy medication Allegra-D from Sanofi-Aventis (nyse: SNY - news - people ), the hyperactivity treatment ... - Forbes

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Allegra-D is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAllegra; Allegra-D; CHEMBANK1622; Carboxyterfenadine; FEXOFENADINE HYDROCHLORIDE; Fexofenadine; Fexofendine; Terfenadine Acid Metabolite; Terfenadine Carboxylate; Terfenadine-Cooh

Drug Category:
Allegra-D is categorized under the following by the FDA: Antihistamines; Antihistamines; ATC:R06AX26

Dosage Forms:
Oral tablets and capsules

Absorption:
33%

Interactions:
-->Interactions for Fexofenadine:

Drug Interaction with Erythromycin and Ketoconazole

Fexofenadine has been shown to exhibit minimal (ca. 5%) metabolism. However, coñ administration of fexofenadine hydrochloride with either ketoconazole or erythromycin led to increased plasma concentrations of fexofenadine. Fexofenadine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of either erythromycin or ketoconazole. In 2 separate studies, fexofenadine hydrochloride 120 mg twice daily (240 mg total daily dose) was co-administered with either erythromycin 500 mg every 8 hours or ketoconazole 400 mg once daily under steady-state conditions to healthy volunteers (n=24, each study). No differences in adverse events or QTc interval were observed when subjects were administered fexofenadine hydrochloride alone or in combination with either erythromycin or ketoconazole. The findings of these studies are summarized in the following table:

Effects on steady-state fexofenadine pharmacokinetics after 7 days of
co-administration with fexofenadine hydrochloride 120 mg every 12 hours
(two times the recommended twice daily dose) in healthy volunteers (n=24)

Concomitant Drug

cmaxSS (Peak plasma concentration)

AUCss(0-12h) (Extent of systemic exposure)

Erythromycin
(500 mg every 8 hrs)

+82%

+109%

Ketoconazole
(400 mg once daily)

+135%

+164%

The changes in plasma levels were within the range of plasma levels achieved in adequate and well-controlled clinical trials.

The mechanism of these interactions has been evaluated in in vitro, in situ, and in vivo animal models. These studies indicate that ketoconazole or erythromycin co-administration enhances fexofenadine gastrointestinal absorption. This observed increase in the bioavailability of fexofenadine may be due to transport-related effects, such as p-glycoprotein. in vivo animal studies also suggest that in addition to enhancing absorption, ketoconazole decreases fexofenadine gastrointestinal secretion, while erythromycin may also decrease biliary excretion.

Drug Interactions with Antacids

Administration of 120 mg of fexofenadine hydrochloride (2 x 60 mg capsule) within 15 minutes of an aluminum and magnesium containing antacid (Maalox®) decreased fexofenadine AUC by 41% and cmax by 43%. ALLEGRA should not be taken closely in time with aluminum and magnesium containing antacids.

Interactions with Fruit Juices

Fruit juices such as grapefruit, orange and apple may reduce the bioavailability and exposure of fexofenadine. This is based on the results from 3 clinical studies using histamine induced skin wheals and flares coupled with population pharmacokinetic analysis. The size of wheal and flare were significantly larger when fexofenadine hydrochloride was administered with either grapefruit or orange juices compared to water. Based on the literature reports, the same effects may be extrapolated to other fruit juices such as apple juice. The clinical significance of these observations is unknown. In addition, based on the population pharmacokinetics analysis of the combined data from grapefruit and orange juices studies with the data from a bioequivalence study, the bioavailability of fexofenadine was reduced by 36%. Therefore, to maximize the effects of fexofenadine, it is recommended that ALLEGRA should be taken with water.

 





Chemical IUPAC Name:
2-[4-[1-hydroxy-4-[4-(hydroxy-diphenyl-methyl)-1-piperidyl]-butyl]phenyl]-2-methyl-propanoicacid

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