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Claritin (Loratadine) is a second-generation antihistamine drug closely structurally related to
tricyclic antidepressants such as imipramine, and distantly related to the atypical
antipsychotic quetiapine, used to treat allergies. It is marketed by Schering-Plough
under several trade names such as Claritin, and by Shionogi in Japan. Loratadine (Claritin) is
available as a generic drug and is marketed for its non-sedating properties.
In a version named Claritin-D or Clarinase, the substance is combined with pseudoephedrine,
a decongestant; this makes it useful for colds as well as allergies, but adds potential
side-effects of insomnia, nervousness, and anxiety.
Claritin (Loratadine) Loratadine is indicated for the symptomatic relief of allergy such as hay fever
(allergic rhinitis), urticaria (hives), and other skin allergies. For allergic rhinitis
(hay fever), loratadine is effective for both nasal and eye symptoms: sneezing, runny nose,
itchy or burning eyes.
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