The Efficacy of Levocetirizine in Allergic Rhinitis in Children
Controversies about the preferred treatment of mild persistent or mild-to-moderate intermittent allergic rhinitis were considered in the study involved 62 primary school childrenю They were randomized to receive oral formulation of levocetirizine (5 mg ...
S.L. Nyankovsky +5 more
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Levocetirizine as treatment for symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis
Levocetirizine as treatment for symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness and safety of levocetirizine in the treatment of the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) in patients ...
M. Jorissen +3 more
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Generalized Bullous Fixed Drug Eruption Secondary to Levocetirizine: A Lesson Learned! [PDF]
Fixed drug eruption (FDE) is a unique type of adverse drug eruption characterized by a well‐defined erythematous to violaceous patch that recurs at the same site upon re‐exposure to causative drugs and resolves with hyperpigmentation.
Mahesh Mathur +4 more
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Once daily levocetirizine for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria
E Nettis1, G F Calogiuri2, E Di Leo1, F Cardinale3, L Macchia1, A Ferrannini1, A Vacca1,41Section of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases; 24th Pneumology Department, Pneumologic Hospital A Galateo,
E Nettis +5 more
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Levocetirizine versus Bilastine as Monotherapy in the Management of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: A Randomised Controlled Trial [PDF]
Introduction: Chronic urticaria is defined as the almost daily occurrence of wheals and pruritus for a minimum of six weeks, adversely affecting the quality of life and necessitating management with a drug with better efficacy and a high safety profile ...
Roshini Rajendran +3 more
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Preparation and Evaluation of Long-Acting Injectable Levocetirizine Prodrug Formulation [PDF]
Background/Objectives: Levocetirizine (LCZ) is a second-generation antihistamine with minimal central nervous system effects. However, its short half-life necessitates daily dosing, potentially reducing adherence in pediatric populations.
Jun-hyun Ahn
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Rebound Pruritus and Urticaria After Discontinuation of Chronic Antihistamine Use-A Scoping Review. [PDF]
Rebound pruritus and urticaria have been reported after discontinuation of chronic cetirizine or levocetirizine use only. Symptoms typically occur within 0.5–5 days after stopping therapy and appear more frequently reported in female patients. Re‐initiation of antihistamines is the most commonly effective management strategy, highlighting the need for ...
Seng JJB, Oka P, Tan NC.
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Efficacy of Levocetirizine in Reducing Double-J Stent-Related Symptoms: A Double-Blind Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Purpose The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of levocetirizine in reducing ureteral stent–related symptoms. Methods In this single‐center randomized controlled trial, 85 patients requiring double‐J stent placement, 3 patients were excluded and 82 were allocated to start preoperatively levocetirizine 5 mg daily (Group B n = 41 ...
Elias M +12 more
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Comparison of Allergic Rhinitis Treatments on Utilities and Quality of Life: A MASK-air Study. [PDF]
This mHealth study has shown that fixed combinations of intranasal antihistamines and corticosteroids were associated with higher quality of life than oral antihistamines and intranasal antihistamines. Both intranasal corticosteroids and oral antihistamines were associated with higher quality of life than intranasal antihistamines.
Lourenço-Silva N +27 more
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Background: Management of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is challenging because of its unpredictable course and negative influence on the quality of life. Second-generation antihistaminics are the first-line treatment. Levocetirizine, a time-tested
Gaurav Menghani +5 more
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