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Desloratadine
Desloratadine is a drug used to treat allergies. It is marketed under several trade names such as NeoClarityn, Claramax, Clarinex and Aerius. It is an active metabolite of loratadine, which is also on the market. Additional recommended knowledge
Available formsDesloratadine is available as film coated tablets, solution and oral suspension. Mechanism of actionDesloratadine is a tricyclic antihistamine, which has a selective and peripheral H1-antagonist action. It has a long-lasting effect and does not cause drowsiness because it does not readily enter the central nervous system.[1] Side effectsMost common side-effects are fatigue, dry mouth, headache, and gastrointestinal disturbances. Desloratadine vs. loratadineDesloratidine is the major metabolite of loratadine. There are no head-to-head randomised controlled trials of the two drugs. A survey of patients dissatisfied with loratadine published in August 2003 reported equal or better satisfaction with desloratadine[2], concluding:
A November 2003 article published in the journal American Family Physician about the safety, tolerability, effectiveness, price, and simplicity of desloratadine concluded the following:[3]
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