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A second-generation histamine H1 receptor antagonist used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. Unlike most classical antihistamines (HISTAMINE H1 ANTAGONISTS) it lacks central nervous system depressing effects such as drowsiness.

Also Known As:

Alavert; Claritin; Clarium; 4- (8- Chloro- 5,6- dihydro- 11H- benzo(5,6)cyclohepta(1,2- b)pyridin- 11- ylidene)- 1- piperidinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Sch-29851; Sch 29851; Sch29851; 1-Piperidinecarboxylic acid, 4- (8- chloro- 5,6- dihydro- 11H- benzo(5,6)cyclohepta(1,2- b)pyridin- 11- ylidene)- , ethyl ester

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Allergic Agents
Antipruritics
Histamine H1 Antagonists, Non-Sedating

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 2020
        Benzocycloheptenes
        Dibenzocycloheptenes
        Cyproheptadine: 709
        Loratadine: 463
Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Piperidines: 17
    - Cyproheptadine: 709
      - Loratadine: 463
Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 2020
  - Benzocycloheptenes
    - Dibenzocycloheptenes
      - Cyproheptadine: 709
        Loratadine: 463

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