Mizolastine

From WikiMD's Food, Medicine & Wellness Encyclopedia

Mizolastine is a once-daily, non-sedating antihistamine. It blocks H1 receptors and is commonly fast-acting. It does not prevent the actual release of histamine from mast cells, but prevents it binding to receptors. Side effects can include dry mouth and throat, increased appetite, urinary retention, constipation, and nausea.

Pharmacology[edit | edit source]

Mizolastine is a histamine H1-receptor antagonist. It does not prevent the actual release of histamine from mast cells, but prevents it binding to its receptors. This in turn prevents the release of other allergy chemicals and increased blood supply to the area, and provides relief from the typical symptoms of hay fever.

Side effects[edit | edit source]

The most common side effects are headache, dry mouth and throat, increased appetite, urinary retention, constipation, and nausea. Other side effects include abdominal pain, palpitations, dizziness, insomnia, anxiety, confusion, and depression.

Interactions[edit | edit source]

Mizolastine may interact with other drugs, including some used to treat HIV, fungal infections, and arrhythmia. It is therefore important to tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking, including over-the-counter and herbal medicines.

See also[edit | edit source]

Mizolastine Resources
Doctor showing form.jpg
Wiki.png

Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD


Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.

Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD