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loratadine and Macular Degeneration

loratadine has been researched along with Macular Degeneration in 1 studies

Loratadine: A second-generation histamine H1 receptor antagonist used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. Unlike most classical antihistamines (HISTAMINE H1 ANTAGONISTS) it lacks central nervous system depressing effects such as drowsiness.
loratadine : A benzocycloheptapyridine that is 6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine substituted by a chloro group at position 8 and a 1-(ethoxycarbonyl)piperidin-4-ylidene group at position 11. It is a H1-receptor antagonist commonly employed in the treatment of allergic disorders.

Macular Degeneration: Degenerative changes in the RETINA usually of older adults which results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the MACULA LUTEA) because of damage to the retina. It occurs in dry and wet forms.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Triamcinolone is a commonly used synthetic corticosteroid that has recently been tested in a large clinical trial for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and shown to have some benefits."2.41Triamcinolone: new and old indications. ( Doggrell, SA, 2001)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Doggrell, SA1

Reviews

1 review available for loratadine and Macular Degeneration

ArticleYear
Triamcinolone: new and old indications.
    Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 2001, Volume: 2, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Intranasal; Adult; Aerosols; Androstadienes; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Arthritis, Rh

2001