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
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