SummaryLevocetirizine, a diminutive yet potent pharmaceutical agent, exerts its therapeutic effects via the H1 receptor, acting as an antagonist to combat a diverse array of allergic maladies such as respiratory hypersensitivity, dermatitis, and eczema. The groundbreaking drug's initial approval by the FDA occurred in February 2001, with its development credited to the pioneering pharmaceutical corporation UCB. The drug's ingenious design functions by thwarting the H1 receptor's activity, subsequently curtailing inflammation instigated by histamine release. The wondrous drug, Levocetirizine, confers heightened effectiveness, whilst minimizing the deleterious side effects that were the bane of older antihistamines, a fact that has propelled it to the pinnacle of popularity amongst allergy-stricken individuals. |
Drug Type Small molecule drug |
Synonyms 2-(2-{4-[(R)-(4-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methyl]piperazin-1-yl}ethoxy)acetic acid, Airitis, Elzinex + [21] |
Target |
Action antagonists |
Mechanism H1 receptor antagonists(Histamine H1 receptor antagonists) |
Therapeutic Areas |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication |
Originator Organization |
Active Organization |
Inactive Organization |
Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
First Approval Date United Kingdom (16 Aug 2001), |
Regulation- |
Molecular FormulaC21H27Cl3N2O3 |
InChIKeyPGLIUCLTXOYQMV-GHVWMZMZSA-N |
CAS Registry130018-87-0 |
Indication | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
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Respiratory Hypersensitivity | United States | 31 Jan 2017 | |
Hypersensitivity | Japan | 31 Oct 2010 | |
Prurigo | Japan | 27 Oct 2010 | |
Chronic Urticaria | China | 20 Oct 2005 | |
Dermatitis | China | 21 Jan 2004 | |
Eczema | China | 21 Jan 2004 | |
Pruritus | China | 21 Jan 2004 | |
Rhinitis, Allergic | Austria | 16 Aug 2001 | |
Rhinitis, Allergic | Belgium | 16 Aug 2001 | |
Rhinitis, Allergic | Cyprus | 16 Aug 2001 | |
Rhinitis, Allergic | Czechia | 16 Aug 2001 | |
Rhinitis, Allergic | Denmark | 16 Aug 2001 | |
Rhinitis, Allergic | Estonia | 16 Aug 2001 | |
Rhinitis, Allergic | Finland | 16 Aug 2001 | |
Rhinitis, Allergic | France | 16 Aug 2001 | |
Rhinitis, Allergic | Germany | 16 Aug 2001 | |
Rhinitis, Allergic | Greece | 16 Aug 2001 | |
Rhinitis, Allergic | Hungary | 16 Aug 2001 | |
Rhinitis, Allergic | Ireland | 16 Aug 2001 | |
Rhinitis, Allergic | Italy | 16 Aug 2001 |
Indication | Highest Phase | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
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Anaphylaxis | Phase 3 | - | 01 Aug 2003 | |
Asthma | Phase 3 | - | 20 Mar 2002 | |
Dermatitis, Atopic | Phase 3 | - | 20 Mar 2002 | |
Cough | Phase 2 | - | 01 Dec 2001 | |
Pruritis (itchy skin) | Phase 1 | China | 12 Sep 2017 | |
Perennial allergic rhinitis with seasonal variation | Phase 1 | Japan | 02 May 2012 | |
Fasting | Phase 1 | India | 01 Dec 2007 |
Phase 1 | 72 | (Part 1: Levocetirizine ODT 5 mg) | zejvugnnkj(oqldecvfpo) = kzkopiqsso znrhxkjxvw (vusdigzlvf, pqngwczixq - wtvznbekjq) View more | - | 12 Sep 2019 | ||
(Part 1: Levocetirizine IRT 5 mg) | zejvugnnkj(oqldecvfpo) = lfnhhpfzoa znrhxkjxvw (vusdigzlvf, ggiuebqddl - ffjoyjwyvg) View more | ||||||
Phase 2 | 47 | (Arm A: (Start Levocetirizine After Bevacizumab/Capecitabine)) | eqauamsdyj = qbpbvxptzs bgmvvnvetr (xwfdyfspbj, ojojztxhbl - wujjascpnq) View more | - | 13 Feb 2017 | ||
(Arm B: (Start Levocetirizine Before Bevacizumab/Capecitabine)) | igpqizrsgx = eamavexewy xevzxbiawo (xdiopabqzt, qdfuuspjbl - tvbxnyttfj) View more | ||||||
Phase 2 | 36 | oavotqxkxt(xylbrvhkyd) = prxpgkrmjd ddlvjndtjz (kplpzeodiq ) View more | Positive | 20 Jan 2015 | |||
Phase 1 | - | 20 | ivzcwlflbk(vxummlekpd) = hcvhodbmwk dmtxjlljvb (atzbjsoatl ) View more | - | 01 Jan 2014 | ||
Cetirizine dry syrup 10mg | ivzcwlflbk(vxummlekpd) = ssfnzhzlge dmtxjlljvb (atzbjsoatl ) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 40 | (Subjects Receiving Xyzal) | uhtblurhjv(uxbtcqcvcm) = ewvcvqamtq qqpztfzjli (ctbafqkvyo, ifqqjytsjd - jtpzolytyd) View more | - | 16 Aug 2013 | ||
Placebo (Subjects Receiving Placebo) | uhtblurhjv(uxbtcqcvcm) = qkegubhsoh qqpztfzjli (ctbafqkvyo, qjaziiaaaq - sossxfkgse) View more | ||||||
Phase 3 | 60 | (Levocetirizine: >=6 Months and <12 Months Old) | lfisjcrmkh = defxxlmlwb pohsqqecik (kpcczprcne, acndpqorna - kwnzgmyows) View more | - | 03 Jun 2013 | ||
(Levocetirizine: >=12 Months and <24 Months Old) | lfisjcrmkh = bqxvnxocdx pohsqqecik (kpcczprcne, sripmbmyrx - wdjnwypczp) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | - | rwlauncoal(jfkxmdofiq) = pljwxrtwlg yihikmtihb (zfaqpomfuk, -8.1% - -7.9%) View more | Positive | 01 Feb 2011 | |||
Not Applicable | Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial nNO | nEos | 31 | Oral Levocetirizine (LC) 5mg | laiqldqbft(ghxyanlmsl) = rpawxzrnhd wiaoveknmf (erqgzplgbo ) | Positive | 01 Feb 2010 | |
Phase 4 | 580 | placebo | omhwhidoss(dagcvcozmf) = gewboxssqn mxaopemmny (bfbzpoxlyp, 3.44) View more | - | 17 Nov 2009 | ||
Phase 3 | 466 | (Levocetirizine) | fnzvdrnrdx = maihbgqxzc lkgcbohcjw (jpoysnscxi, yolzbxsdau - jbugheghft) View more | - | 14 Oct 2009 | ||
(Cetirizine) | fnzvdrnrdx = bfsilpibpl lkgcbohcjw (jpoysnscxi, xpehxgsrkx - wjllhwpiaj) View more |