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Cetirizine, also commonly known as _Zyrtec_, is an orally active second-generation histamine H1 antagonist proven effective in the treatment of various allergic symptoms, such as sneezing, coughing, nasal congestion, hives, and other symptoms,. One of the most common uses for this drug is for a condition called _allergic rhinitis_. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis in the United States is about 15% according to physician diagnoses, and up to 30%, according to self-reported nasal symptoms. Allergic rhinitis is associated with multiple missed or unproductive days at work and school, problems with sleep, and other difficulties with day to day activities for many individuals. Furthermore, some antihistamine agents that are used to treat this condition cause undesirable, sedating effects. Cetirizine is one of the first second-generation H1 antihistamines (SGAHs) formulated to selectively inhibit the H1 receptor
Desipramine hydrochloride is a dibenzazepine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). TCAs are structurally similar to phenothiazines. They contain a tricyclic ring system with an alkyl amine substituent on the central ring. In non-depressed individuals, desipramine does not affect mood or arousal, but may cause sedation. In depressed individuals, desipramine exerts a positive effect on mood. TCAs are potent inhibitors of serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake. Secondary amine TCAs, such as desipramine and nortriptyline, are more potent inhibitors of norepinephrine reuptake than tertiary amine TCAs, such as amitriptyline and doxepine. TCAs also down-regulate cerebral cortical &beta;-adrenergic receptors and sensitize post-synaptic serotonergic receptors with chronic use. The antidepressant effects of TCAs are thought to be due to an overall increase in serotonergic neurotransmission. TCAs also block histamine-H<sub>1</sub> receptors, &alpha;<sub>1</sub>-adrenergic receptors and muscarinic receptors, which accounts for their sedative, hypotensive and anticholinergic effects (e.g. blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention), respectively. See toxicity section below for a complete listing of side effects. Desipramine exerts less anticholinergic and sedative side effects compared to tertiary amine TCAs, such as amitriptyline and clomipramine. Desipramine may be used to treat depression, neuropathic pain (unlabeled use), agitation and insomnia (unlabeled use) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (unlabeled use).
Cetirizine {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Promazine
Promazine {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Desipramine
Cetirizine {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Protriptyline
Protriptyline {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Desipramine
Cetirizine {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Prochlorperazine
Prochlorperazine {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Desipramine
Cetirizine {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Desipramine
Cetirizine {u} (Compound) binds {v} (Gene) HRH1
HRH1 {u} (Gene) is bound by {v} (Compound) Desipramine
Cetirizine {u} (Compound) causes {v} (Side Effect) Disturbance in sexual arousal
Disturbance in sexual arousal {u} (Side Effect) is caused by {v} (Compound) Desipramine
Cetirizine {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Promazine
Promazine {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Triflupromazine
Triflupromazine {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Desipramine
Cetirizine {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Protriptyline
Protriptyline {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Atomoxetine
Atomoxetine {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Desipramine
Cetirizine {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Prochlorperazine
Prochlorperazine {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Promazine
Promazine {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Desipramine
Cetirizine {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Promethazine
Promethazine {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) and {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Promazine
Promazine {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Desipramine
Cetirizine may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Promazine and Promazine (Compound) resembles Desipramine (Compound)
Cetirizine may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Protriptyline and Protriptyline (Compound) resembles Desipramine (Compound)
Cetirizine (Compound) resembles Prochlorperazine (Compound) and Prochlorperazine (Compound) resembles Desipramine (Compound)
Cetirizine may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Amitriptyline and Amitriptyline (Compound) resembles Desipramine (Compound)
Cetirizine (Compound) binds HRH1 (Gene) and HRH1 (Gene) is bound by Desipramine (Compound)
Cetirizine (Compound) causes Disturbance in sexual arousal (Side Effect) and Disturbance in sexual arousal (Side Effect) is caused by Desipramine (Compound)
Cetirizine may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Promazine and Promazine (Compound) resembles Triflupromazine (Compound) and Triflupromazine (Compound) resembles Desipramine (Compound)
Cetirizine may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Protriptyline and Protriptyline (Compound) resembles Atomoxetine (Compound) and Atomoxetine (Compound) resembles Desipramine (Compound)
Cetirizine (Compound) resembles Prochlorperazine (Compound) and Prochlorperazine (Compound) resembles Promazine (Compound) and Promazine (Compound) resembles Desipramine (Compound)
Cetirizine may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Promethazine and Promethazine (Compound) resembles Promazine (Compound) and Promethazine may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Promazine and Promazine (Compound) resembles Desipramine (Compound)