Tag: Antihistamines H1

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Unisom Sedative/Hypnotics;  Antihistamines, Ethanolamine Derivatives Description Oral first-generation, sedating antihistamine; significant sedative action and anticholinergic effectsPrimarily used as a single agent in adults for short-term nonprescription (OTC) treatment of insomniaAlso available in products for allergy and cold symptoms in adult and pediatric patients 6 years of age…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC, Rx Common Brand Names; Allegra Anti-Itch Cooling Relief Cream, Allegra Anti-Itch Intensive Relief Cream Anesthetics, Topical;  Dermatologics, Other Description Diphenhydramine: Histamine H1-receptor antagonist; elicits topical anesthetic effects Allantoin: Skin protectant Indications Temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with insect bites, minor skin irritations, sunburn, rashes, or minor burns, cuts, or…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC, Rx Common Brand Names; Benadryl, Benadryl Allergy Dye-Free LiquiGels, Children’s Benadryl Allergy, Children’s Triaminic Thin Strips Allergy, Alka-Seltzer Plus Allergy, Nytol, PediaCare Children’s Allergy, Simply Sleep, Sominex, QlearQuil Nighttime Allergy Relief, Tranquil Nighttime Sleep Aid, Unisom SleepGels, Unisom SleepMelts, ZzzQuil, Banophen Anti-Itch, Benadryl Itch Stopping, Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping, Dermamycin, Diphenhydramine-D…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC, Rx Common Brand Names; Dramamine Antiemetic Agents;  Antihistamines, 1st Generation;  Antiemetics, Antihistamine Description Ethanolamine H1 antagonist containing diphenhydramine and 8-chloro-theophylline; pharmacological effects principally result from diphenhydramine moiety, has CNS depressant, anticholinergic, antiemetic, antihistamine, and local anesthetic effects Antiemetic action may result from inhibiting vestibular stimulation, and inhibiting acetylcholine Indications Indicated…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC, Rx Common Brand Names; Periactin Antihistamines, 1st Generation Description Oral piperidine antihistamine (H1-blocker) that also antagonizes serotonin receptorsHas sedative and anticholinergic effectsPrimarily used to treat perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, urticaria, and allergic conditions in adults and children as young as 2 years Indications Indicated for Hypersensitivity Reaction…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Marezine, Bonine for Kids, Cyclivert Antiemetics, Antihistamine Description Cyclizine is a piperazine derivative that has antiemetic, anticholinergic, and antihistaminic properties; reduces the sensitivity of the labyrinthine apparatus and has central actions on the chemoreceptor trigger zone Indications Indicated for the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting and vertigo…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC, Rx Common Brand Names; Dailyhist-1, Tavist Allergy Antihistamines, 1st Generation Description Oral sedating first-generation antihistamine with a longer duration of action (12 hours)Used to temporarily reduce symptoms of the common cold, seasonal allergies, and other respiratory allergies such as rhinorrhea, itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, and nasal and throat pruritus Indications…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC, Rx Common Brand Names; Zyrtec, Zyrtec Allergy, Children’s Zyrtec Allergy, Children’s Zyrtec Hives Relief, PediaCare Children’s 24 Hour Allergy, Aller-Tec, Wal-Zyr, Quzyttir, Zerviate Antihistamines, 2nd Generation Description Piperazine antihistamine; active metabolite of hydroxyzine; considered “low-sedating”Used orally for allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and pediatric patients; intravenous injection used…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC, Rx Common Brand Names; Bromfed-DM Cough/Cold, Non-narcotic Combos;  Antihistamine/Antitussive/Decongestant Combos Description Oral combination of an antihistamine, nasal decongestant, and antitussiveUsed for the treatment of cough and upper respiratory symptoms due to seasonal allergic rhinitis or the common coldMay cause increased blood pressure and/or sedation; excitability may occur, especially in children…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Brovex PB, Respahist-II, Vazotab Chewable, Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Antihistamine/Decongestant Combos Description Oral combination of an antihistamine and nasal decongestantUsed for the temporary relief of symptoms due to allergic rhinitis or other respiratory allergies or the common coldMay cause increased blood pressure and/or sedation; excitability may occur,…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; Dimetane, Respa-BR Antihistamines, 1st Generation Description Histamine H1-receptor antagonist Indications Indicated for the treatment of Allergies. Other Indications & Uses Perennial & seasonal allergic & vasomotor rhinitis, relief of symptoms from colds, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions, pruritus, allergic conjunctivitis Contraindications Documented hypersensitivity Lower respiratory disease, eg,…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Bepreve Antihistamines, Ophthalmic Description Ophthalmic antihistamine and mast cell stabilizerFor treatment of itching due to allergic conjunctivitisRemove contact lenses before and for 10 minutes after the dose Indications Indicated for the treatment of itching (ocular pruritus) associated with signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. Contraindications Hypersensitivity Adverse…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Dymista Allergy, Intranasal;  Corticosteroids, Intranasal Description Nasal combination of an H1-blocker antihistamine (azelastine) and a corticosteroid (fluticasone)Used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis in adult and pediatric patients 6 years and olderCombination primarily used for patients not responding to monotherapy, or those with initial severe symptoms Indications Indicated…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; Astelin Nasal Spray, Astepro, Astepro Allergy, Children’s Astepro Allergy Allergy, Intranasal;  Antihistamines, Intranasal azelastine ophthalmic (Rx) Brand and Other Names:Optivar Classes: Antihistamines, Ophthalmic   Description Second-generation nasal and ophthalmic antihistamine (H1-blocker)Used nasally for allergic or vasomotor rhinitis and as an ophthalmic solution for itching related to allergic conjunctivitisDrowsiness rates…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Lastacaft  Antihistamines, Ophthalmic   Description Topical ophthalmic H1-antagonistUsed for the prevention of ocular pruritus associated with allergic conjunctivitisOnce daily administration Indications Indicated for prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis Contraindications Hypersensitivity Adverse Effects Ocular Irritation Burning Stinging Redness Pruritus Eye discharge Eye swelling Erythema of eyelid…