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Loratadine

Loratadine, sold under the brand name Claritin among others, is a medication used to treat allergies. This includes allergic rhinitis and hives. It is also available in drug combinations such as loratadine/pseudoephedrine, in which it is combined with pseudoephedrine, a nasal decongestant. It is taken orally.

Loratadine molecular structure
Loratadine molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.

Also known as: Alavert, Claritin

Classification

  • Chemical: Medicine
  • Tag: Antihistamine

Effects

  • Sedation
  • Incoordination
  • Lightheadedness
  • Nausea
  • Dry Mouth
  • Muscle Relaxation
  • Drowsiness
  • Euphoria
  • Reduced Anxiety
  • Confusion
  • Motor Control Loss
  • Anxiety Suppression
  • Dulled Perception
  • Blurred Vision
  • Auditory Hallucination
  • Cognitive Dysphoria
  • Perception Of Bodily Heaviness
  • Auditory Distortion

Routes of Administration

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Loratadine - DrugsPRO substance guide

Loratadine: Loratadine, sold under the brand name Claritin among others, is a medication used to treat allergies. This includes allergic rhinitis and hives. It is also available in drug combinations such as loratadine/pseudoephedrine, in which it is combined with pseudoephedrine, a nasal decongestan

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