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Published in: Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine 1/2019

Open Access 01-12-2019 | Allergic Rhinitis | Review

Focus on the cetirizine use in clinical practice: a reappraisal 30 years later

Authors: Angelo G. Corsico, Salvatore Leonardi, Amelia Licari, Gianluigi Marseglia, Michele Miraglia del Giudice, Diego G. Peroni, Carmelo Salpietro, Giorgio Ciprandi

Published in: Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Antihistamines are currently one of the most commonly administered categories of drugs. They are used to treat symptoms that are secondary to histamine release, which is typical of certain allergic conditions, including rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, urticaria, and anaphylaxis. Cetirizine belongs to the second-generation family, so, it is very selective for peripheral H1 receptors, is potent and quickly relieves symptoms, exerts additional anti-allergic/anti-inflammatory effects, and is usually well-tolerated. It has been marketed 30 years ago. In these years, a remarkable body of evidence has been built. The current review provides a practical update on the use of cetirizine in clinical practice.
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Metadata
Title
Focus on the cetirizine use in clinical practice: a reappraisal 30 years later
Authors
Angelo G. Corsico
Salvatore Leonardi
Amelia Licari
Gianluigi Marseglia
Michele Miraglia del Giudice
Diego G. Peroni
Carmelo Salpietro
Giorgio Ciprandi
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 2049-6958
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40248-019-0203-6

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