• Title of article

    Cetirizine: an antihistamine associated with dystonia and oculogyric crises

  • Author/Authors

    Bawany, Faizan Imran Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Pakistan , Khan, Muhammad Shahzeb Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Pakistan , Naeem, Mohammad Rhode Island Hospital, USA , Shoaib, Atif Bilal Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Pakistan

  • From page
    1216
  • To page
    216
  • Abstract
    Madam, cetirizine hydrochloride, an antihistamine, is the active constituent of Zyrtec® that functions as competitive peripheral H1 receptor inhibitor.Cetirizine is known to have reduced blood-brain barrier penetration due to its larger mass, lipophobic properties and increased attraction for peripheral H1 receptors.
  • Journal title
    Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
  • Journal title
    Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
  • Record number

    2652749