title: Bilastine: a new nonsedating oral H1 antihistamine for treatment of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and urticaria.
abstract: Bilastine is a new, well-tolerated, nonsedating H1 receptor antihistamine. In the fasting state bilastine is quickly absorbed, but the absorption is slowed when it is taken with food or fruit juice. Therefore, it is recommended that bilastine is taken at least one hour before and no sooner than two hours after a meal. Clinical studies sponsored by the manufacturer have shown that bilastine 20 mg once daily is as efficacious as other nonsedating antihistamines in allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and chronic urticaria in individuals from 12 and 18 years of age, respectively. Bilastine is efficacious in all nasal symptoms including obstruction and in eye symptoms. The observations indicate that non-sedating antihistamines, as opposed to what has been thought previously, may be helpful in patients with allergic rhinitis in whom nasal obstruction is a major concern. Current international guidelines need to be revised in the light of the recent evidence. Research into aspects of pharmacokinetics and efficacy and adverse effect profiles of bilastine in children under 12 years of age is needed as are dose-response assessments and studies planned rigorously with the aim of assessing quality of life effects.
authors: Asthma and Allergy Clinic, Children's Clinic Randers, Dytmærsken 9, 8900 Randers, Denmark. akk.odws@dadlnet.dk
authors: Ole D
authors: OD
authors: Wolthers
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D001562:Benzimidazoles / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D003233:Conjunctivitis, Allergic / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D039563:Histamine H1 Antagonists, Non-Sedating / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010880:Piperidines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D065631:Rhinitis, Allergic; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D014581:Urticaria / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D001562:Benzimidazoles; D039563:Histamine H1 Antagonists, Non-Sedating; D010880:Piperidines; C445659:bilastine
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