cetirizine
Over-the-counter antihistamine
Cetirizine is an antihistamine medication used to relieve allergy symptoms—sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, hives.
It blocks histamine, a compound the body releases during allergic reactions.
Sold over the counter under brand names like Zyrtec, cetirizine is less likely to cause drowsiness than older antihistamines: I take cetirizine during pollen season.
Floral reproductive grains
- sneezingSudden forceful nasal expulsion
- itchy eyesIrritated, scratchy vision organs
- runny noseNasal discharge symptom
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
hives · hay fever · allergic rhinitis · pet dander · dust mites · mold spores · ragweed · seasonal allergies
Irritating skin sensation
- sneezingSudden forceful nasal expulsion
- runny noseNasal discharge symptom
- watery eyesExcess moisture in vision
- nasal congestionBlocked airflow through nostrils
hives · rash · swelling · pruritus · redness · irritation · postnasal drip · sinus pressure
Drug blocking allergic response
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- second-generationDescendants of original arrivals
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
inflammatory response · blood-brain barrier · long-acting · once-daily · metabolite
Flat portable computing device
- ZyrtecAntihistamine medication brand
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
dosage · liquid · chewable · capsule · generic · brand-name · 10mg · oral
State of near-sleep
- dry mouthInsufficient saliva production
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- headacheCranial pain
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
somnolence · sedation · nausea · pharyngitis · abdominal pain · tiredness
pollen
Floral reproductive grains
- sneezingSudden forceful nasal expulsion
- itchy eyesIrritated, scratchy vision organs
- runny noseNasal discharge symptom
congestion · hives · hay fever · allergic rhinitis · pet dander · dust mites · mold spores · ragweed · seasonal allergies · watery eyes
itching
Irritating skin sensation
- sneezingSudden forceful nasal expulsion
- runny noseNasal discharge symptom
- watery eyesExcess moisture in vision
nasal congestion · hives · rash · swelling · pruritus · redness · irritation · postnasal drip · sinus pressure · throat irritation
antihistamine
Drug blocking allergic response
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- second-generationDescendants of original arrivals
immune response · inflammatory response · blood-brain barrier · long-acting · once-daily · metabolite
tablet
Flat portable computing device
- ZyrtecAntihistamine medication brand
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
pharmacy · dosage · liquid · chewable · capsule · generic · brand-name · 10mg · oral · daily dose
drowsiness
State of near-sleep
dizziness · somnolence · sedation · nausea · pharyngitis · abdominal pain · tiredness
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
- allergy reliefantihistamines, allergy pills, allergy shots, immunotherapy, EpiPen
- Remedy Ingredientsacetaminophen, menthol, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, pseudoephedrine
- antihistaminesantihistamine, diphenhydramine, loratadine, chlorpheniramine, hydroxyzine
- Piperazinesmeclizine, hydroxyzine, trazodone, fentanyl, carfentanil
- receptor drugsantagonists, agonists, beta blockers, antihistamines, naloxone
cetirizinepseudoephedrine
Nasal passage clearing medication
decongestant · epinephrine · adrenaline · pollen · dust mites
cetirizinediphenhydramine
Sedating antihistamine compound
chlorpheniramine · promethazine · hydroxyzine · doxylamine · Benadryl