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CETIRIZINE DiHCl
- CAS number
- 83881-52-1
- Molecular formula
- C21H27Cl3N2O3
- Molecular weight
- 461.8 g/mol

About this molecule
Cetirizine is a medication used for the treatment of allergies, hay fever, 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, including dry mouth. A potent second-generation histamine H1 antagonist that is effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and pollen-induced asthma. Unlike many traditional antihistamines, it does not cause drowsiness or anticholinergic side effects. Cetirizine hydrochloride is a medication used for the treatment of allergies, hay fever, 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, including dry mouth.
Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB), via PubChem.
Identifiers
- IUPAC name
- 2-[2-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl)-phenylmethyl]piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy]acetic acid;dihydrochloride
- InChIKey
- PGLIUCLTXOYQMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- SMILES
- C1CN(CCN1CCOCC(=O)O)C(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)Cl.Cl.Cl
- PubChem CID
- 55182
Also known as
Cetirizine dihydrochloride · CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE · Cetrine · Cetirizine HCl · Formistin · Alleroff · Zerviate · Allergy relief
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