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levocetirizine dihydrochloride

levocetirizine dihydrochloride (LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE) is a histamine h1 receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — levocetirizine dihydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
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Quick answer

levocetirizine dihydrochloride (LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE) is a histamine h1 receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN levocetirizine dihydrochloride
Brand LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Histamine H1 receptor antagonist
Target Histamine H1 receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

Histamine H1 receptor antagonist

Primary target: Histamine H1 receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is levocetirizine dihydrochloride?

levocetirizine dihydrochloride (LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE) is a histamine h1 receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for levocetirizine dihydrochloride?

LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for levocetirizine dihydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of levocetirizine dihydrochloride?

levocetirizine dihydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.