fexofenadine

noun

fex·o·fen·a·dine ˌfek-sō-ˈfen-ə-ˌdēn

variants also fexofenadine hydrochloride

: a nonsedating H₁ antagonist administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₃₂H₃₉NO₄·HCl to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and chronic hives

Note: Fexofenadine is marketed under the trademark Allegra.

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“Fexofenadine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/fexofenadine. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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