Allegra-D

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Overview:

Allegra-D
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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

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In rappresentanza della storica scuola avellinese, hanno partecipato ben 5 atleti: Allegra D'Alelio, Francesco Pio Santurelli, Antonio De Stefano, ... Irpinia News

Teva Introduces Fexofenadine HCl and Pseudoephedrine HCl Extended-Release ...  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
...the same as the sanofi-aventis US allergy treatment Allegra-D 12 Hour (fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg) Extended-Release Tablets. ... Reuters

Prasco Enters into Agreements with sanofi-aventis U.S. to Provide Sales ...  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
ALLEGRA-D and DRISDOL are registered trademarks of sanofi-aventis. About Prasco Prasco provides patients, pharmacists and customers with generic options ... Reuters

Teva Releases Fexofenadine HCl and Pseudoephedrine HCl Extended-Release Tablets  -  ‎Nov 5, 2009‎
...the same as the sanofi-aventis US allergy treatment Allegra-D 12 Hour (fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg) Extended-Release Tablets. ... Trading Markets (press release)

Teva rolls out antihistamine generic  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
The drug is a generic version of Sanofi-Aventis' Allegra-D and is designed to provide 12-hour relief from allergy symptoms. Allegra products had global ... Drug Store News (blog)

טבע מחקה 49 מיליון דולר בגין בעיות ×?יכות במפעל הווטרינריה ב×?רה"ב  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
...טבע השיקה גרסה גנרית של התרופה Allegra-D 12 Hoyr לטיפול ב×?לרגיות בשחרור מושהה. לפי נתוני סוכנות המחקר הרפו×?×™ IMS, מכירות המוצר במונחי תרופת המקור הגיעו ... The Marker

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





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