Desloratadine

((TOC|right}} Desloratadine (Clarinex) is a light blue tablet used as an anahistamine and are available by prescription only in the United States. Each tablet contains 5 milligrams desloratadine which are taken orally (by mouth). The powder is white to off-white and is slightly soluble in water. It is very soluble in ethanol andpropylene glycol. The molecular weight for Clarinex (Desloratadine) is 310.8. It is a long acting tricyclic histamine antagonist with selective H₁-receptor histamine antagonist activity.

Usage

Patients 12 and older can take 5 milligrams of Clarinex once daily to help alleviate allergic rhinitis symptoms including both nasal and non-nasal symptoms. Clarinex can also be used to treat hives (uticaria).

Pregnancy and lactation

Clarinex is classified as a class C drug by the Federal Drug Administration. The drug does pass through breast milk.

Reported adverse affects

Clarinex had a 2 percent or greater incidence of the following adverse side affects which include: pharyngitis, dry mouth, myalgia, fatigue, somnolence, dysmenorrhea in that order.

Overdose

Follow standard treatments to remove the unabsorbed drug and provide supportive care. Clarinex is not removed through hemodyalisis.