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Loratadine MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Loratadine
Tree Number(s)
D02.455.426.559.847.181.384.340.500
D03.383.621.160.500
D04.615.181.384.340.500
Unique ID
D017336
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017336
Scope Note
A second-generation histamine H1 receptor antagonist used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. Unlike most classical antihistamines (HISTAMINE H1 ANTAGONISTS) it lacks central nervous system depressing effects such as drowsiness.
Entry Term(s)
4-(8-Chloro-5,6-dihydro-11H-benzo(5,6)cyclohepta(1,2-b)pyridin-11-ylidene)-1-piperidinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
Alavert
Claritin
Clarium
Sch-29851
Pharm Action
Antipruritics
Anti-Allergic Agents
Histamine H1 Antagonists, Non-Sedating
Registry Numbers
7AJO3BO7QN
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Related Numbers
79794-75-5
CAS Type 1 Name
1-Piperidinecarboxylic acid, 4-(8-chloro-5,6-dihydro-11H-benzo(5,6)cyclohepta(1,2-b)pyridin-11-ylidene)-, ethyl ester
Previous Indexing
Cyproheptadine/analogs & derivatives (1987-1992)
Piperidines (1984-1986)
Public MeSH Note
93; LORATADINE was indexed under CYPROHEPTADINE/analogs & derivatives 1976-92 & PIPERIDINES 1984-86
Online Note
use LORATADINE (NM) to search LORATADINE 1984-92
History Note
93; was LORATADINE (NM) 1984-92
Date Established
1993/01/01
Date of Entry
1992/05/22
Revision Date
2017/05/24
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