fex·o·fen·a·dine
| \ ˌfek-sō-ˈfen-ə-ˌdēn
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also fexofenadine hydrochloride
Medical Definition of fexofenadine
: a nonsedating H1 antagonist administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C32H39NO4·HCl to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and chronic hives
Note: Fexofenadine is marketed under the trademark Allegra.
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“Fexofenadine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/fexofenadine. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.
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