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terfenadine and Common Cold

terfenadine has been researched along with Common Cold in 5 studies

Terfenadine: A selective histamine H1-receptor antagonist devoid of central nervous system depressant activity. The drug was used for ALLERGY but withdrawn due to causing LONG QT SYNDROME.

Common Cold: A catarrhal disorder of the upper respiratory tract, which may be viral or a mixed infection. It generally involves a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"This study was a single center trial comparing the effects of the nonsedating antihistamine terfenadine, at a dose of 120 mg twice a day, with placebo in the treatment of rhinitis symptoms associated with the common cold."9.07Evaluation of oral terfenadine for treatment of the common cold. ( Berkowitz, RB; Tinkelman, DG, 1991)
"The role of histamine in the pathogenesis of infectious rhinitis is unclear, as is the efficacy of antihistaminic drugs in the treatment of the common cold."9.06Ineffectiveness of oral terfenadine in natural colds: evidence against histamine as a mediator of common cold symptoms. ( Gaffey, MJ; Hayden, FG; Kaiser, DL, 1988)
"We have assessed the effects of terfenadine on rhinitis symptoms associated with the common cold in 91 patients in a double-blind placebo-controlled study."9.06Efficacy of terfenadine in the treatment of common cold. A double-blind comparison with placebo. ( Glück, U; Henauer, SA, 1988)
"This study was a single center trial comparing the effects of the nonsedating antihistamine terfenadine, at a dose of 120 mg twice a day, with placebo in the treatment of rhinitis symptoms associated with the common cold."5.07Evaluation of oral terfenadine for treatment of the common cold. ( Berkowitz, RB; Tinkelman, DG, 1991)
"The role of histamine in the pathogenesis of infectious rhinitis is unclear, as is the efficacy of antihistaminic drugs in the treatment of the common cold."5.06Ineffectiveness of oral terfenadine in natural colds: evidence against histamine as a mediator of common cold symptoms. ( Gaffey, MJ; Hayden, FG; Kaiser, DL, 1988)
"We have assessed the effects of terfenadine on rhinitis symptoms associated with the common cold in 91 patients in a double-blind placebo-controlled study."5.06Efficacy of terfenadine in the treatment of common cold. A double-blind comparison with placebo. ( Glück, U; Henauer, SA, 1988)
"The effect of terfenadine on the plasma concentrations of substance P and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) was studied in 7 healthy subjects and 8 subjects with the common cold."3.68Effect of terfenadine on the plasma concentrations of substance P and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide in volunteers. ( Asakura, S; Mori, K; Morikawa, N; Takeyama, M, 1992)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (40.00)18.7374
1990's3 (60.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gorton, B1
Mori, K1
Asakura, S1
Morikawa, N1
Takeyama, M1
Berkowitz, RB1
Tinkelman, DG1
Gaffey, MJ1
Kaiser, DL1
Hayden, FG1
Henauer, SA1
Glück, U1

Trials

3 trials available for terfenadine and Common Cold

ArticleYear
Evaluation of oral terfenadine for treatment of the common cold.
    Annals of allergy, 1991, Volume: 67, Issue:6

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Child; Common Cold; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug;

1991
Ineffectiveness of oral terfenadine in natural colds: evidence against histamine as a mediator of common cold symptoms.
    The Pediatric infectious disease journal, 1988, Volume: 7, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Benzhydryl Compounds; Common Cold; Female; Histamine; Histamine H1 Antagonists; Humans; Male;

1988
Efficacy of terfenadine in the treatment of common cold. A double-blind comparison with placebo.
    European journal of clinical pharmacology, 1988, Volume: 34, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Benzhydryl Compounds; Clinical Trials as Topic; Common Cold; Consumer Behavior; Double-Blind

1988

Other Studies

2 other studies available for terfenadine and Common Cold

ArticleYear
Advice on medications for coughs and colds.
    Professional care of mother and child, 1997, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: Anti-Allergic Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Aspirin; Child, Preschool; Common Col

1997
Effect of terfenadine on the plasma concentrations of substance P and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide in volunteers.
    The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology, 1992, Volume: 44, Issue:10

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Common Cold; Female; Humans; Immu

1992