Clarinex
Catarrh, Asthma, nasal symptoms + 6 more
Treatment
9 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Clarinex
Treatment for
Catarrh
What is Clarinex
Desloratadine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Desloratadine is a type of antihistamine used to treat allergies. It works by blocking the action of histamines, the chemical released during an allergic reaction. Desloratadine is the active form of loratidine and has a longer-lasting effect than other antihistamines, without causing drowsiness because it does not enter the brain.
Clarinex
is the brand name
Clarinex Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Clarinex
Desloratadine
2001
35
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Desloratadine, also known as Clarinex, is approved by the FDA for 9 uses like Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria .
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
nasal symptoms
Used to treat nasal symptoms in combination with Pseudoephedrine
non-nasal symptoms
Used to treat non-nasal symptoms in combination with Pseudoephedrine
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR)
Nasal Congestion
Used to treat Nasal Congestion in combination with Pseudoephedrine
Hay Fever
Chronic Urticaria
Rhinitis, Allergic
Effectiveness
How Clarinex Affects Patients
Desloratadine is an anti-allergy medication that stops the effects of histamine, a chemical that causes many symptoms associated with allergies like tissue swelling. It works by blocking one type of receptor that histamine attaches to on cells, which prevents cells from being activated. Desloratadine does not enter the brain, so it does not make people feel sleepy, unlike some other antihistamines.
How Clarinex works in the body
Desloratadine is an antihistamine that works by blocking histamine from binding to certain receptors in the body. This action stops the negative symptoms caused by histamine, like congestion and watery eyes.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Clarinex relies upon the diagnosed situation, including Hay Fever, Nasal Congestion and non-nasal symptoms. The amount of dosage fluctuates as per the method of delivery (e.g. Oral or Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral) specified in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Catarrh
, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.5 mg/mL
Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Kit - Topical, Kit, Topical
Chronic Urticaria
, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.5 mg/mL
Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Kit - Topical, Kit, Topical
Asthma
, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.5 mg/mL
Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Kit - Topical, Kit, Topical
nasal symptoms
, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.5 mg/mL
Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Kit - Topical, Kit, Topical
Hay Fever
, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.5 mg/mL
Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Kit - Topical, Kit, Topical
Nasal Congestion
, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.5 mg/mL
Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Kit - Topical, Kit, Topical
Rhinitis, Allergic
, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.5 mg/mL
Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Kit - Topical, Kit, Topical
non-nasal symptoms
, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.5 mg/mL
Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Kit - Topical, Kit, Topical
antihistamine
, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.5 mg/mL
Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Kit - Topical, Kit, Topical
Warnings
Clarinex Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Clarinex.
Common Clarinex Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Amiodarone
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Desloratadine is combined with Amiodarone.
Anagrelide
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Desloratadine is combined with Anagrelide.
Arsenic trioxide
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Desloratadine is combined with Arsenic trioxide.
Artemether
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Desloratadine is combined with Artemether.
Asenapine
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Desloratadine is combined with Asenapine.
Clarinex Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Desloratadine overdose can lead to drowsiness. Treatment involves removing the drug that was not absorbed and providing supportive care. In experiments on animals, doses of 250mg/kg in rats or 353mg/kg in mice were fatal, which would be 120-290 times the recommended dose for humans. No deaths were reported in monkeys at doses of up to 250mg/kg, which is 810 times the recommended dose for humans.
Clarinex Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Clarinex?
153 active studies are presently investigating the potential of Clarinex to provide relief from Asthma, Catarrh and Hay Fever.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Asthma
87 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3
antihistamine
0 Actively Recruiting
Catarrh
0 Actively Recruiting
nasal symptoms
0 Actively Recruiting
Nasal Congestion
0 Actively Recruiting
Hay Fever
0 Actively Recruiting
Chronic Urticaria
0 Actively Recruiting
non-nasal symptoms
0 Actively Recruiting
Rhinitis, Allergic
0 Actively Recruiting
Clarinex Reviews: What are patients saying about Clarinex?
5
Patient Review
5/18/2009
Clarinex for Seasonal Runny Nose
5
Patient Review
6/4/2009
Clarinex for Persistent Hives of Unknown Cause
5
Patient Review
4/30/2009
Clarinex for Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose
5
Patient Review
2/5/2014
Clarinex for Seasonal Runny Nose
5
Patient Review
6/29/2009
Clarinex for Seasonal Runny Nose
5
Patient Review
5/4/2010
Clarinex for Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
5
Patient Review
12/10/2013
Clarinex for Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
4.7
Patient Review
4/28/2010
Clarinex for Persistent Hives of Unknown Cause
3.7
Patient Review
8/2/2009
Clarinex for Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
3
Patient Review
2/2/2012
Clarinex for Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Patient Q&A Section about clarinex
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Clarinex and Zyrtec the same?
"Clarinex (desloratadine) is a good choice for those who want to take an allergy medication once a day. It is less likely to cause drowsiness than other options, but you need a prescription. It is effective in relieving congestion and other allergy symptoms. Zyrtec D (cetirizine / pseudoephedrine) is another option that relieves allergies and congestion without causing drowsiness."
Answered by AI
What is Clarinex prescribed for?
"Desloratadine is an antihistamine that is used to relieve various allergy symptoms. These symptoms include watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. Desloratadine works by blocking histamine, which is a natural substance that your body creates during an allergic reaction."
Answered by AI
Are Claritin and Clarinex the same?
"The FDA originally approved loratadine, which was marketed as Claritin, in 1993. In 2002, the FDA approved desloratadine, which was marketed as Clarinex.
Are Claritin and Clarinex majorly different?
Claritin is loratadine and Clarinex is desloratadine. Loratadine is metabolized in the liver to produce desloratadine. The FDA originally approved loratadine, which was marketed as Claritin, in 1993. In 2002, the FDA approved desloratadine, which was marketed as Clarinex."
Answered by AI