Zyrtec

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Overview:

Zyrtec
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Cetirizine, the active metabolite of the piperazine H1-receptor antagonist hydroxyzine, is used to treat chronic idiopathic urticaria, perennial allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, physical urticaria, and atopic dermatitis. For the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis and the treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria

Mechanism Of Action:
Cetirizine competes with histamine for binding at H1-receptor sites on the effector cell surface, resulting in suppression of histaminic edema, flare, and pruritus. The low incidence of sedation can be attributed to reduced penetration of cetirizine into the CNS as a result of the less lipophilic carboxyl group on the ethylamine side chain.CetirizineZyrtec.txt" -->Brand Names/Synonyms:
Zyrtec is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAlerlisin; CHEMBANK1856; Cetirizina [Spanish]; Cetirizine; Cetirizinum [Latin]; Cetrizine Hcl; Cetryn; Formistin; Hitrizin Film Tablet; Reactine; Setir; Virlix; Ziptek; Zirtek; Zyrlex; Zyrtec

Drug Category:
Zyrtec is categorized under the following by the FDA: Anti-allergic Agents; Antihistamines; ATC:R06AE07; ATC:R06AE09

Dosage Forms:
tablets

Absorption:
mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) of 114 ng/mL at a time (Tmax) of 2.2 hours postdose was observed for cetirizine

Interactions:
Interactions for Cetirizine:

Pharmacokinetic interaction studies with cetirizine in adults were conducted with pseudoephedrine, antipyrine, ketoconazole, erythromycin and azithromycin. No interactions were observed. In a multiple dose study of theophylline (400 mg once daily for 3 days) and cetirizine (20 mg once daily for 3 days), a 16% decrease in the clearance of cetirizine was observed. The disposition of theophylline was not altered by concomitant cetirizine administration.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No clinically significant drug interactions have been found with theophylline at a low dose, azithromycin, pseudoephedrine, ketoconazole, or erythromycin. There was a small decrease in the clearance of cetirizine caused by a 400-mg dose of theophylline; it is possible that larger theophylline doses could have a greater effect.





Chemical IUPAC Name:
2-[2-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl)-phenyl-methyl]piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy]aceticacid

Just in Time for Allergy Season, ZYRTEC(R) Provides New Solutions ...  -  ‎Aug 25, 2009‎
Children's ZYRTEC(R) PERFECT MEASURE(R) and ZYRTEC(R) Itchy Eye Drops are the most recent in the expanding ZYRTEC(R) portfolio of allergy products. PR Newswire (press release)

Zyrtec and Claritin's New Eye Drops Contain Neither Zyrtec Nor ...  -  ‎Aug 19, 2009‎
Both companies have extended their brands into new eye-drops products, but despite carrying the Zyrtec and Claritin names neither eye-drops brand contains BNET

Minnesota Ragweed Allergies in Full Bloom  -  ‎Aug 25, 2009‎
Dr. Montejo says the best way to protect yourself is to start using over-the-counter anti-histamines like Zyrtec and prescription nasal sprays, FOX 9 News

FDA Allows Allergy Drug for Younger Children  -  ‎Aug 25, 2009‎
Patients with an allergy to cetirizine (Zyrtec) should not take levocetirizine. The recommended dose of levocetirizine for children under 6 years is 1.25 mg MedPage Today

Alleged shoplifter tries to make off with makeup  -  ‎Aug 26, 2009‎
A suspect allegedly grabbed 15 bottles of Zyrtec allergy medicine at a Chinatown CVS Monday, police report. Kevin T. Shaw of Quincy concealed the $373 worth Ethiopian Review

Danger lurks in allergy aisle  -  ‎Aug 23, 2009‎
It's the main ingredient in sinus and allergy medicines, such as Zyrtec-D, and it's that ingredient that addicts extract to make the drug methamphetamine. Times Daily

Autumnal allergies abound on KU campus  -  ‎Aug 19, 2009‎
For Vanessa Green, Fredonia senior, the start of school wouldn't be the same without her bottle of Zyrtec and eye drops. University Daily Kansan

Surviving Summer allegies  -  ‎Aug 8, 2009‎
Examples of second generation antihistamines are brand names like Claritin and Alavert which contain Loratadine, and Zyrtec which contains cetirizine. Examiner.com

What's Going Around  -  ‎Aug 17, 2009‎
Nasal irrigation and over-the-counter antihistamines like Allegra, Claritin, and Zyrtec are helpful, too. And Dr. Earl Reisdorff, from the Ingham Regional WILX-TV

Exercise Induced Hives  -  ‎Aug 20, 2009‎
Take antihistamines such as Benedryl or Zyrtec an hour before exercising may help block an outbreak. 4. Run or exercise with a partner and cell phone for eMaxHealth

Alive: A Tribute to Pearl Jam  -  ‎Aug 7, 2009‎
About eight people cheered, and they were all lying, except for one dude who'd had too much Zyrtec. Guitar guy cut to the chase. Red Shtick

Walgreens: An Intro to Register Rewards  -  ‎Aug 27, 2009‎
So this week if you buy the Pampers and get $1, and buy Zyrtec and get $7. You can save all of these and use in 1 transaction for $8 off your purchase. 3. Examiner.com

Ragweed allergies are in full bloom  -  ‎Aug 27, 2009‎
Look for loratadine (Claritin and Alavert) or cetirizine (Zyrtec). For itchy eyes, try Zaditor. Scott said Visine and similar products shouldn't be used for Kansas.com

Perrigo Company F4Q09 (Qtr End 06/27/09) Earnings Call Transcript  -  ‎Aug 18, 2009‎
Additionally, there will be new products that are switching from Rx OTC this year with Prevacid OTC and Zyrtec OTC coming to the market in the next six Seeking Alpha

Consumer Reports Prepares Consumers for Potentially Tough Flu ...  -  ‎Aug 24, 2009‎
To treat allergy symptoms with over–the-counter drugs, Consumer Reports recommends using generic versions of Claritin and Zyrtec—loratadine or cetirizine. Kansas City infoZine

Consumer Reports: Prescriptions for what ails you  -  ‎Aug 21, 2009‎
Both are available without a prescription and cost less than their brand-name versions (Claritin and Zyrtec, respectively). Newton Daily News

Three men charged with felony shoplifting  -  ‎Aug 14, 2009‎
The store employee told deputies he observed the men putting multiple boxes of Prilosec and Zyrtec and packages of razors into a shopping cart they took to Spartanburg Herald Journal

Running Dogs  -  ‎Aug 17, 2009‎
Police photographs taken at lab busts show packets of Sudafed (or Demazin, Zyrtec Decongestant, Home Brand Cold & Flu, or any of a dozen or so other The Monthly (subscription)

What Is Hay Fever? What Is Allergic Rhinitis? What Causes Hay Fever?  -  ‎Aug 14, 2009‎
Examples of OTC antihistamines include loratadine (Claritin, Alavert) and cetirizine (Zyrtec). Examples of prescription antihistamines include Fexofenadine Medical News Today

» Get a jump on ragweed  -  ‎Aug 3, 2009‎
Ford suggests that people who use antihistamines such as Claritin (loratadine), Zyrtec (cetirizine) or their generic equivalents start taking them every day Omaha World-Herald

Rite Aid Rebate Report: August 2009  -  ‎Aug 25, 2009‎
Fitness guru Denise Austin is depicted in the feature. continued support for the exclusive "Zyrtec Rewards Program" from J&J, which offers a $10 store gift In-Store Marketing Institute (subscription)

Walgreens' Chief Innovation Officer, Colin Watts, to Chair Second ...  -  ‎Aug 17, 2009‎
The 2010 USA winners will join the ranks of products from Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Duracell, Oust, Pantene, Olay, Zyrtec, NewsBlaze

Fortsatt lite salg av nødprevensjon og allergimidler i butikk 1 ...  -  ‎Aug 18, 2009‎
Av totalt antall solgte doser ble bare en andel på 7 % av nødprevensjon og 4 % av reseptfri allergimedisin (cetirizin, Zyrtec®) solgt i dagligvarehandelen folkehelseinstituttet

Anticipan segunda oleada de gripe  -  ‎Aug 13, 2009‎
Para tratar los síntomas de la alergia con medicamentos de venta libre, Consumer Reports recomienda usar versiones genéricas de Claritin y Zyrtec Atlanta Latino

Za kółkiem na dopalaczu  -  ‎Aug 7, 2009‎
Nowe leki antyalergiczne (np. zyrtec, claritine) nie szkodzą kierowcom. Niektóre jednak (np. clemastinum, phenazolinum) mogą wywołać senność, Gazeta Wyborcza

A primer on allergy medicines  -  14 Jul 2009
These include cetirizine (Zyrtec), fexofenadine (Allegra) and loratadine (some brand names are Alavert and Claritin). Some are available over the counter, KTNV Las Vegas

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The Fibromyalgia Camping Checklist  -  ‎Jul 11, 2009‎
I take 24-hour Zyrtec (cetirazine), but I make sure to have Benadryl on hand in case I find a new allergy. The cream is for mosquito bites and scratches About - News & Issues

is zyrtec safe for dogs  -  ‎Jun 22, 2009‎
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Switch Hitters  -  ‎Jun 22, 2009‎
...“Claritin [Shering-Plough] got pretty hard hit with Zyrtec [McNeil Consumer] and private-label competition so it's possible that Shering may launch the Supermarket News

Travelers: Strong finishes for Watson, Henry  -  ‎Jun 28, 2009‎
...“I am taking a lot of Zyrtec,� Watson said. “I carried my towel around, blew my nose a lot. It didn't really affect me much. I'm just trying to get my mind Waterbury Republican American

Medication errors harm millions of Americans each year  -  ‎Jul 11, 2009‎
Heartburn drug Zantac gets mixed up with antihistamine Zyrtec. Prostate drug Flomax gets confused with asthma drug Volmax. Kansas City Star

Hayfever at its peak in Whatcom County  -  ‎Jun 21, 2009‎
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) is another option but may be sedating for some. Several prescription antihistamines are also available. This class of medication however Bellingham Herald

Pilot Program Cracks Down On Meth Labs  -  ‎Jun 21, 2009‎
Popular prescriptions such as Zyrtec, Mucinex, Clairitin D and even Advil all contain pseudophedrine- the main ingredient in making methamphetamine. WSIL TV

The truth behind nonprescription drug misuse  -  ‎Jul 11, 2009‎
Purchased in large quantities, cold and allergy medicines like Sudafed, Claritin D, Zyrtec D or Mucinex D that contain pseudoephedrine can be ground up and Bradenton Herald

Why Do I Keep Coughing?  -  ‎Jun 22, 2009‎
While a physician is needed to diagnose your cough you may want to try an OTC allergy medication such as Benadryl, Claritin, or, Zyrtec. About .com: Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders

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Free Aquafresh toothpaste at Walgreens  -  ‎Jun 22, 2009‎
Attention Zyrtec users! There is a $4.00 coupon in this week's Redplum flyer for over-the-counter Zyrtec. Many stores have it on sale for $18.99, Examiner.com

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Examining The Next Megamerger  -  ‎Jul 7, 2009‎
The Zyrtec switch is one example, highlighting the revenues Pfizer could have kept in-house when their drugs went OTC if they'd kept Warner Lambert. Life Science Leader Magazine

Five questions about diagnosing and treating allergies  -  ‎Jul 1, 2009‎
Zyrtec, which is 10 milligrams of ceterizine, and Claritin, which is 10 milligrams of loratidine, are available at 350 pills for $15 at the big-box stores PennLive.com

Spring Allergy Ads Were Less Effective  -  ‎Jul 1, 2009‎
2 was Zyrtec's 30-second “Bicycle� ad from JWT, which showed a woman taking her bicycle out of storage for a ride now that her allergy symptoms had abated. Brandweek Magazine

Pols Cook Up Misguided Meth Bill  -  ‎Jun 25, 2009‎
Zyrtec-D, Claritin-D, Sudafed and Advil Cold and Sinus are some of the drugs you will need a doctor's permission to purchase under the proposed law, Examiner.com

Is Sammy Sosa just part of a new American pastime?  -  ‎Jun 21, 2009‎
Wal-Mart had a deal on Zyrtec (allergy relief), CVS had a nice price on Omeprazole (acid re-ducer), Walgreen's had a special on Advanced Move Free (sore Bloomington Pantagraph

Local doctors offer allergy tips  -  ‎Jun 28, 2009‎
...“Claritin and Zyrtec are the most popular (over the counter medicines) right now.� Schulz said over the counter medicines for allergies are better than ever Oxford Press

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Running Dogs  -  ‎Jun 25, 2009‎
Police photographs taken at lab busts show packets of Sudafed (or Demazin, Zyrtec Decongestant, Home Brand Cold & Flu, or any of a dozen or so other The Monthly (subscription)

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Aby ste si boli na istom  -  ‎Jul 3, 2009‎
Lieky potláÄ?ajúce alergické reakcie (antihystaminika): Zodac, Zyrtec, Dithiaden, Fenistil gél. Tieto prípravky nepomôžu v prípade silnej alergickej reakcie Aktuálne.sk

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