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Page values for "Fexofenadine"

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FieldField typeValue
genericStringFexofenadine
brandStringAllegra, Allegra Allergy 24 Hour, Mucinex Allergy (combo) — all now OTC in US
structureFile
classesList of String, delimiter: ,[[:Category:H1_receptor_antagonists|Histamine H1 receptor antagonist (second-generation)]] [[:Category:Antihistamines|Antihistamine]]
mechanismString'"`UNIQ--vote-00000CC9-QINU`"' Mostly excreted unchanged in feces and urine; P-glycoprotein substrate (the basis of the fruit-juice interaction).
usesString'"`UNIQ--vote-00000CCA-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000CCB-QINU`"'
starting_doseString60 mg PO BID or 180 mg PO once daily
preparationsString30, 60, 180 mg tablets; 30 mg ODT; 6 mg/mL oral suspension; all OTC
fda_maxString180 mg/d (adults)
pill_idText
routesList of String, delimiter: ,Oral
onsetString1-2 hours
durationString12-24 hours
halflifeString~14 hours'"`UNIQ--ref-00000CCC-QINU`"'
bioavailabilityString~33% (oral; fruit juices including grapefruit, orange, and apple reduce absorption substantially via OATP1A2 inhibition — distinctive interaction not seen with most other H1s)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000CCD-QINU`"'
pregnancyStringGenerally considered safe; loratadine and cetirizine have more pregnancy data and are typically preferred.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">&#91;[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation&nbsp;needed]]&#93;</sup>
legalStringOTC in US