Cetirizine Cetirizine

Cetirizine - Definition and Overview


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Chemical structure of cetirizine

Cetirizine hydrochloride (marketed as Zyrtec) is a medication used for the treatment of allergy and hayfever. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking H1 histamine receptors. It is a major metabolite of hydroxyzine.

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