Fexofenadine Definition

fĕksə-fĕnə-dēn
noun
A nonsedating antihistamine, C32 H39 NO4 , used in its chloride form to treat allergic rhinitis and allergic skin disorders.
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Origin of Fexofenadine

  • Alteration of carboxyterfenadine (perhaps influenced by phenyl) carboxy– terfenadine an antihistamine (ter(tiary)) (alteration of phen(yl)) (alteration of (piper)idine)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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