Bioactivity | Levocetirizine dihydrochloride ((R)-Cetirizine dihydrochloride) is a third-generation peripheral H1-receptor antagonist. Levocetirizine dihydrochloride is an antihistaminic agent which is the R-enantiomer of Cetirizine. Levocetirizine dihydrochloride has a higher affinity for the histamine H1-receptor than (S)-Cetirizine and can effectively treat allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria[1]. |
In Vivo | Levocetirizine (0.4 mg/kg; oral administration; male Sprague-Dawley rats) treatment shows that the Cmax, AUC0-t , AUC0-∞ and t1/2 are 0.34 μg/mL, 3.26 μg h/mL, 3.67 μg h/mL and 2.34 hours, respectively in Sprague-Dawley rats[1]. Animal Model: |
Name | Levocetirizine dihydrochloride |
CAS | 130018-87-0 |
Formula | C21H27Cl3N2O3 |
Molar Mass | 461.81 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |
Reference | [1]. Lohar P, et al. Simultaneous bioanalysis and pharmacokinetic interaction study of acebrophylline, levocetirizine and pranlukast in Sprague-Dawley rats. Biomed Chromatogr. 2019 Dec;33(12):e4672. |