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Urticaria
(Hives)
Summary
Description:
A vascular reaction of the skin characterized by erythema and wheal formation due to localized increase of vascular permeability. The causative mechanism may be allergy, infection, or stress.
Also Known As:
Hives; Urticarias
Networked: 4634
relevant articles (381 outcomes,
436 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Urticaria
Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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Histamine Antagonists (Antihistamines)
:
51 outcomes 24 studies in 281 results
: IBA
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omalizumab (Xolair)
:
41 outcomes 27 studies in 153 results
:
FDA 2
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Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
:
30 outcomes 29 studies in 109 results
:
FDA 1
Generic
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Histamine (Histamine Dihydrochloride)
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27 outcomes 22 studies in 317 results
:
FDA 1
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Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
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15 outcomes 27 studies in 478 results
: IBA
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levocetirizine
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13 outcomes 17 studies in 55 results
:
FDA 3
Generic
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desloratadine (Aerius)
:
13 outcomes 16 studies in 59 results
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FDA 13
Generic
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Astemizole
:
13 outcomes 11 studies in 32 results
: IBA
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Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin)
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13 outcomes 7 studies in 55 results
:
FDA 20
Generic
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Terfenadine (Seldane)
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11 outcomes 16 studies in 43 results
: IBA
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Diseases Related to Urticaria
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Rhinitis
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Pruritus (Itching)
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Angioedema
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Atopic Dermatitis (Atopic Eczema)
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Hypersensitivity (Allergy)
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Key Therapies for Urticaria
Efficacy Chart >>
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Immunotherapy
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3 outcomes 6 studies in 33 results
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Aftercare (After-Treatment)
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3 outcomes 4 studies in 33 results
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Intradermal Injections
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3 outcomes 3 studies in 30 results
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Injections
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3 outcomes 2 studies in 25 results
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Plasmapheresis
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2 outcomes in 18 results
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