Advances in Histamine-Mediated Allergy Management: Expanding Perspectives on Cetirizine’s Therapeutic, Safety, and Toxicological Implications

October 2025 in “ Archives of Clinical Toxicology ”

Ishita Debnath, Suman Ghosh, Sajal Kumar Jha, Mithun Bhowmik, Sumit Nandi

Studysummary This commentary highlights that cetirizine, a widely-used antihistamine, remains effective for various emerging allergic conditions, and new formulations and combination therapies may enhance its effectiveness while being generally well-tolerated.

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