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Review
. 1995 May-Jun;23(3):137-44.

[Non-sedative antihistaminics in the treatment of chronic urticaria]

[Article in Spanish]
J M Negro, F Sarrió, J C Miralles, F J García Sellés, J D López Sánchez, J a Pagán, J Hernándéz
  • PMID: 7572544
Review

[Non-sedative antihistaminics in the treatment of chronic urticaria]

[Article in Spanish]
J M Negro et al. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 1995 May-Jun.

Abstract

Antihistamines are the drugs of choice in the symptomatic relief of chronic idiopathic urticaria; however, the usefulness of classic antihistamines has been limited by side effects. In the 1980s a new class of antihistamines has been developed that maintains effectiveness and produces less side effects (eg anticholinergic side effects, daytime sedation, etc). This review analyzes each of the new nonsedating antihistamines commercially available in Spain (astemizole, ebastine, cetirizine, loratadine and terfenadine) and evaluates its clinical efficacy and safety in the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria.

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