Term Name: loratadine
Synonyms: 4-(8-chloro-5,6-dihydro-11H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridin-11-ylidene)-1-piperidinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester, Aerotina, Alarin, Alavert, Alerpriv, Allerclear, Civeran, Claratyne, Claritin, ethyl 4-(8-chloro-5,6-dihydro-11H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridin-11-ylidene)piperidine-1-carboxylate, Loracert, Loradamed, Loradex, Lorastine, loratadina, loratadine, loratadinum, Loratyne, Wal-itin
Definition: 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.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:6538]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: benzocycloheptapyridine ethyl ester N-acylpiperidine organochlorine compound tertiary carboxamide
has_functional_parent: desloratadine
has_role: anti-allergic agent cholinergic antagonist geroprotector H1-receptor antagonist