loratadine
noun
lo·rat·a·dine
lə-ˈrat-ə-ˌdēn 
-ˌdīn
-ˌdīn
: a long-acting, nonsedating antihistamine drug C22H23ClN2O2 taken orally to relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria
Note: Loratadine is an H1 antagonist that binds competitively with histamine to H1 receptors on cell membranes. It is marketed under the trademark Claritin.
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“Loratadine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/loratadine. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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