Tag: Antihistamines

Discontinued Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Zantac, Zantac 150 Maximum Strength, Zantac 75 Histamine H2 Antagonists Description On April 1, 2020, FDA requests removal of all ranitidine products (Zantac) from the market Oral and parenteral histamine type 2-receptor antagonist; ranitidine products withdrawn from U.S. market due to NDMA impurityUsed for gastrointestinal disorders such as…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Axid Histamine H2 Antagonists Description Oral histamine type 2-receptor antagonistUsed for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), short-term and maintenance treatment of duodenal ulcer, and short-term treatment of active benign gastric ulcerFor GERD, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are considered to be more effective than H2-blockers Indications Indicated for  Active…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; Pepcid AC, Zantac 360 Histamine H2 Antagonists Description Oral/parenteral histamine type 2-receptor antagonistUsed for GI disorders such as peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux diseaseFewer drug interactions than cimetidine Indications Indicated for  Duodenal Ulcer Benign Gastric Ulcer Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Hypersecretory Conditions Heartburn Contraindications Hypersensitivity to famotidine…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Tagamet HB Histamine H2 Antagonists Description Oral/parenteral histamine type 2-receptor antagonist.Used for gastrointestinal disorders such as peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)Exhibits many clinically significant drug interactions due to inhibition of CYP450 enzymes. Indications Indicated for  Benign Gastric Ulcer Duodenal Ulcer Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Heartburn…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Histex, Vanahist PD, Histex PD Drops, M-Hist PD, Vanaclear PD Antihistamines, 1st Generation Description First generation histamine-1 receptor antagonist Indications Indicated for temporary relief of rhinorrhea, sneezing, itchy nose, throat, or eyes owing to have fever or other upper respiratory allergies or allergic rhinitis Contraindications Patients taking sedatives…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Promethazine DM Antitussives, Non-narcotic Combos Description Oral non-opioid antitussive and phenothiazine class sedating antihistamine combinationUsed to relieve cough and upper respiratory symptoms of allergy or common coldBoxed warning against use of promethazine in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age due to respiratory depression, including fatalities…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Phenergan, Phenadoz Antiemetic Agents;  Antihistamines, 1st Generation Description Phenothiazine derivative with primarily antihistaminic effects and also has antiemetic, anticholinergic, sedative actionsNot an effective neuroleptic; used in cough and cold products for antihistaminic actions; also commonly used for post-operative nausea/vomitingContraindicated in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Patanase, Pataday, Patanol, Pazeo Allergy, Intranasal;  Antihistamines, Intranasal Description Ophthamic and nasal antihistamine (H1-blocker) and mast cell stabilizerOphthalmic solution for prevention of ocular pruritus due to allergic conjunctivitisNasal spray for seasonal allergic rhinitis Indications Indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis, including ocular…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Antivert, Bonine, Meni D, meclozine, Dramamine Less Drowsy Formula, VertiCalm Antiemetic Agents;  Antiemetics, Antihistamine Description Oral piperazine-derivative sedating antihistamine; structurally similar to hydroxyzineUsed primarily as an antivertigo and antiemetic agent for symptoms associated with motion sicknessHas also been used medically in the management of vertigo in diseases affecting…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Alavert Allergy & Sinus D, Claritin D, ChlorTripolon, Alavert D-12, Claritin D-24 Hour Antihistamine/Decongestant Combos Description Oral non-sedating antihistamine and sympathomimetic decongestant combinationUsed for temporary relief of sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion and itchy, watery eyes and itchy throat throat due to the common cold or due to hay…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Claritin, Alavert, Claritin RediTabs, QlearQuil All Day & All Night 24 Hour Allergy Relief Antihistamines, 2nd Generation Description Oral non-sedating antihistamineCNS effects are less with loratadine compared to the traditional sedating antihistamines; not associated with QT prolongationUsed in adult and pediatric populations for allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Xyzal Allergy 24HR Tablets, Xyzal Allergy 24HR Oral Solution, Xyzal Antihistamines, 2nd Generation Description Selective low-sedating antihistamine; the drug is the R-enantiomer of cetirizinePrescription products are used for seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis, and chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and pediatric patients 6 months and olderSome non-prescription…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Zaditor, Alaway, Zyrtec Itchy Eye Drops, Acuvue Theravision with Ketotifen Antihistamines, Ophthalmic Description Ophthalmic antihistamine available as an opthalmic solution and a drug-eluting contact lensPrevents ocular pruritus due to allergic conjunctivitis; the drug-eluting contact lens also corrects refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic or phakic patientsThe drug-eluting…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Vistaril Antiemetic Agents;  Antihistamines, 1st Generation;  Antihistamines, Piperazine Derivatives Description Oral and parenteral sedating antihistamine of the piperazine classUsed commonly for histamine-mediated pruritus due to atopy or for treating other allergic conditionsSometimes used perioperatively as a sedative/anxiolytic and antiemetic Indications Indicated for the short-term treatment of anxiety,…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Allegra D, Allegra-D 12 Hour Allergy & Congestion, Allegra-D 24 Hour Allergy & Congestion Antihistamine/Decongestant Combos Description Oral non-sedating antihistamine and sympathomimetic decongestant combinationUsed to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis in adults and children 12 years of age and olderAvailable without a prescription Indications Indicated for the temporary…