

Histamine N blocker1-receptors (long-acting). It is the primary active metabolite of loratadine. Inhibits the release of histamine and leukotriene C4 from mast cells. Prevents the development and facilitates the course of allergic reactions. Possesses antiallergic, antipruritic and antiexudative action. Reduces capillary permeability, prevents the development of tissue edema, relieves spasm of smooth muscles. Virtually no sedative effect and when taken at a dose of 7.5 mg does not affect the speed of psychomotor reactions. In comparative studies of Desloratadine and loratadine, there were no qualitative or quantitative differences in the toxicity of the two drugs in comparable doses (taking into account the concentration of desloratadine).
After ingestion begins to be determined in the plasma after 30 minutes. Food does not affect distribution. Bioavailability is proportional to the dose in the range from 5 mg to 20 mg. Plasma protein binding is 83-87%. After a single dose of 5 mg or 7.5 mg Cmax is achieved in 2-6 hours (on average in 3 hours). Does not penetrate the BBB. Intensively metabolized in the liver by hydroxylation with the formation of 3-OH-desloratadine, coupled with glucuronide, only a small part of the ingested dose is eliminated by the kidneys (<2%) and feces (<7%). T1/2 - 20-30 hours (on average - 27 hours).With the use of desloratadine in a dose of 5 mg to 20 mg 1 time / day for 14 days, there were no signs of clinically significant cumulation.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older are prescribed by mouth, regardless of food intake, at a dose of 5 mg / day.
Children aged 1 to 5 years old - 1.25 mg 1 time / day, from 6 to 11 years old - 2.5 mg 1 time / day.
Nervous system: headache, hallucinations, psychomotor hyperreactivity, convulsions.
Gastrointestinal: dry mouth, hepatitis.
Other:photosensitivity, myalgia, shortness of breath, feeling tired.
Phenylketonuria, pregnancy, lactation, children under 1 year old, hypersensitivity to desloratadine.
Desloratadine is contraindicated for use during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding).
With caution prescribed desloratadine in severe renal failure.
Contraindicated in children under 2 years.
With caution prescribed desloratadine in severe renal failure.
Influence on ability to drive motor transport and control mechanisms
Adverse effects on driving or complex technical devices were noted.