Cetirizine vs Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride

Cetirizine vs Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Cetirizine and Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride.

Mechanism of Action

Cetirizine: Second-generation H1 antihistamine.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Cetirizine — 6.5-10 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Cetirizine — C21H25ClN2O3.

Molecular Weight: Cetirizine — 388.8900 g/mol.

Type: Cetirizine — Small molecule; Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride — Small molecule.