Levocetirizine - Sanofi-Aventis/UCB
Alternative Names: Airitis; L-cetirizine; Levocetirizine dihydrochloride; Xazal; Xevor; Xozal; Xusal; Xuzal; Xysal; Xyzal; XyzallLatest Information Update: 05 Nov 2023
At a glance
- Originator Sepracor
- Developer GSK; UCB
- Class Antiallergics; Nonsedating antihistamines; Piperazines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Histamine H1 receptor antagonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Allergic rhinitis; Chronic urticaria; Dermatitis; Perennial allergic rhinitis; Pruritus; Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Discontinued Asthma
Most Recent Events
- 02 Jul 2018 GlaxoSmithKline completes a phase I trial for Allergic rhinitis (In volunteers) in Japan (NCT03555890)
- 18 May 2018 GlaxoSmithKline initiates enrolment in a phase I trial for Allergic rhinitis (In volunteers) in Japan (NCT03555890)
- 30 Apr 2012 Phase-III clinical trials in Allergic rhinitis (in children) in Japan (PO)