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DAR N 5. Bilastine (Bilaxten®, Ibis®, Obalix®) in allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and urticaria
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Another H1 antagonist drug! What for?
- Bilastine is another H1 antagonist authorized for the symptomatic management of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and urticaria.
- In allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, bilastine has shown similar efficacy to desloratadine and cetirizine with respect to symptom relief.
- In urticaria, bilastine has shown similar efficacy to levocetirizine in the reduction of pruritus and the number of wheals, but it was less effective in the maximum size of wheals.
- It is well tolerated, just like the other drugs within its group, but has the inconvenience of not being recommended with food or fruit juice as its absorption is significantly reduced.
- It presents more drug interactions and it is much more expensive.
