Desloratadine

Catarrh, Asthma, nasal symptoms + 6 more

Treatment

9 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Desloratadine

What is Desloratadine

Desloratadine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Desloratadine is a medication used to treat allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. It is a second-generation antihistamine that works by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical released by the body that can cause allergic reactions. Desloratadine is an active metabolite of loratidine and works in the periphery of the body, so it does not cause drowsiness.

Clarinex

is the brand name

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Desloratadine 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 Desloratadine Affects Patients

Desloratadine is an antihistamine that helps treat the symptoms of allergies. Histamine, a chemical released during an allergic reaction, binds to receptors on cells and triggers other chemicals to cause the common signs of allergies. Desloratadine blocks histamine from attaching to these cells, preventing the allergic reaction. Unlike other antihistamines, Desloratadine does not cross into the brain, so it does not cause drowsiness.

How Desloratadine works in the body

Desloratadine stops histamine from binding to receptors in the stomach, uterus, blood vessels, and lungs. By blocking histamine's action, it helps to reduce negative symptoms like nasal congestion and watery eyes.

When to interrupt dosage

The amount of Desloratadine is contingent upon the established illness, such as Hay Fever, Nasal Congestion and non-nasal indications. The quantity of dosage varies, according to the method of delivery (e.g. Oral or Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral) featured 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

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Asthma

, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.5 mg/mL

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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

Desloratadine Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Desloratadine.

Common Desloratadine 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.

Desloratadine Toxicity & Overdose Risk

There is limited information about what happens when someone takes too much desloratadine. Somnolence, or extreme drowsiness, has been reported. To treat an overdose, doctors may try to remove any unabsorbed drug and provide supportive care. Desloratadine and its active metabolite 3-hydroxydesloratadine cannot be removed from the body through dialysis. In animal studies, doses of 250 mg/kg in rats and 353 mg/kg in mice have been found to be fatal, which is much higher than the recommended human dose. Monkeys did not experience any deaths at doses

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Desloratadine Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Desloratadine?

153 active trials are being conducted to assess the potential of Desloratadine to alleviate 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

Desloratadine Reviews: What are patients saying about Desloratadine?

5

Patient Review

1/16/2014

Desloratadine for Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy

I took Desloratadine for a week to treat my cough at the beginning of winter, and it worked great! I was cured and didn't have any problems for the next three years. The only side effects I experienced were fatigue, headaches (with warm ears), and a little bit of dry mouth.

5

Patient Review

11/11/2014

Desloratadine for Allergic Conjunctivitis

I'm so glad I found this pill! My allergies have been getting worse every year, and it's a huge relief to find a medication that is affordable and covered by my insurance. This pill has made a big difference for me.

5

Patient Review

11/30/2019

Desloratadine for Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy

I had nasal polyps and sinusitis, but this medication cleared it all up for me. I sometimes feel sleepy and have shortness of breath, but those are minor complaints in the face of how well this has worked for me.

5

Patient Review

4/8/2008

Desloratadine for Seasonal Runny Nose

5

Patient Review

2/9/2021

Desloratadine for Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy

I had a great night's sleep after taking this medication, and I woke up feeling well-rested and without any of the nose problems that had been keeping me awake.

5

Patient Review

4/21/2014

Desloratadine for Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose

Claritin didn't do much for me, but Clarinex really helped with my Phoenix allergies.
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Patient Q&A Section about desloratadine

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is desloratadine a strong antihistamine?

"Both Desloratadine and Loratadine are effective, fast-acting, non-drowsy medication for treating hay fever and allergies with few side effects. In the event that side effects are experienced, they are usually mild and nothing to worry about."

Answered by AI

Is desloratadine the same as Claritin?

"Desloratadine, which is a metabolite of loratadine, is the newest medication that is indicated for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. A lot of people think that new drugs are always better than older drugs, but that is not necessarily the case."

Answered by AI

What desloratadine is used for?

"Desloratadine is an antihistamine that is used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and hives of the skin. Antihistamines work by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamine can cause itching, sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Desloratadine

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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Asthma

18 - 60
All Sexes
Mayfield Heights, OH

Asthma is a common respiratory condition that can be difficult to control despite the use of medications such as inhalers, oral steroids or even injectable medications. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is a hands-on technique used to improve the chest structure and function and may help in improving breathing. Previous research showed that OMT in asthma patients, can improve the movement of the ribs and improve the "peak flow" which is the maximum rate at which a person can exhale air after taking a deep breath. However, no studies have evaluated the impact of OMT on lung inflammation. This single-site research study at University Hospitals aims to evaluate whether Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) can reduce lung inflammation and improve breathing and lung function in adult patients with asthma. The lung function will be evaluated by Spirometry which is a test that measures how much air you can breathe in and out of your lungs, as well as how quickly and easily you can exhale air. The lung inflammation will be measured using a device that can detect how much you are breathing out Nitric Oxide which is a gas produced by inflamed cells in the lungs, this test is called: Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide or FeNO. Approximately 100 participants will be enrolled.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Allergy Immunology Associates

Nancy Wasserbauer-Kingston, DO

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Inhaled Corticosteroids + Azithromycin for Asthma

13 - 75
All Sexes
Aurora, CO

While asthma therapy is becoming more individualized based on asthma phenotypes, more research is needed to tailor newer therapies to individuals. Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medications are the foundation of care for all individuals with persistent asthma. But ICS use is not without possible long term side effects. This study will compare two currently available approaches to reduce AEX in primary care patients: (1) use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) as part of rescue therapy, also known as MART (Maintenance And Reliever Therapy) or PARTICS (Patient Activated Reliever Trigger Inhaled Corticosteriods) therapy - either of these therapies will be called Rescue-Inhaled Corticosteroids or R-ICS pronounced "Ricks," and (2) use of azithromycin (AZ) as a preventive therapy. These treatments will be studied both individually and in combination.

Phase 4
Recruiting

DARTNet Institute (+12 Sites)

Wilson D Pace, MD, FAAFP

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PF-07275315 for Asthma

18 - 70
All Sexes
Mobile, AL

The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn about the safety and effects of the study medicine (called PF-07275315) for the potential treatment of moderate-to-severe asthma. Asthma is a condition that makes it challenging to breathe, which negatively impacts the quality of life and functioning of people who are affected. This study is seeking participants who: * Are 18 to 70 years old * Have had moderate-to-severe asthma for at least 12 months that is not well controlled * Have been taking their regular maintenance treatment(s) for asthma over the last 12 months All participants will receive PF-07275315 or a placebo. A placebo does not have any medicine in it but looks just like the medicine being studied. PF-07275315 or placebo will be given as multiple shots in the clinic over the course of 12 weeks. We will compare the experiences of people receiving PF-07275315 to those of the people who do not. This will help us determine if PF-07275315 is safe and effective. Participants will be involved in this study for about 9.5 months. During this time, they will have 10 visits at the study clinic.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Velocity Clinical Research, Mobile (+10 Sites)

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Pfizer

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Corticosteroids for Asthma

18+
All Sexes
Hamilton, Canada

Most individuals with asthma can effectively manage their symptoms and maintain normal lung function using inhaled medications, unfortunately, there is a subset of asthma sufferers whose symptoms, lung function, and risk of asthma attacks remain unimproved despite conventional inhaled medications. There could be several reasons for this. One possibility is that inhaled medications fail to reach the intended areas within the lungs, due to structural abnormalities within the airways themselves. Much like road conditions or closures can impede the speed and efficiency of vehicle travel, factors such as airway narrowing or mucus blockages, which are common in asthma, can obstruct the passage of inhaled medications through the airways. Our team has now optimized advanced medical imaging techniques, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT), required to investigate this. This study will use these imaging methods to visually assess and measure individual patients' airways and determine whether abnormal airway structures impact how well they respond to inhaled and orally delivered medications. We anticipate finding that abnormal airway structures make inhaled medications less effective, but that they do not affect the response to oral medications.

Phase 4
Recruiting

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton (+1 Sites)

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