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ReviewCureus2024

Bilastine Reimagined: A Comprehensive Exploration of Pruritus Management With a Novel Antihistamine.

B B Mahajan, Pravin Banodkar, Gaurav Bhardwaj, Narendra Gokhale, K C Nischal, S K Shahirar Ahmed, Akhilesh Sharma, Mayur Mayabhate, Tejashri A Jaju

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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9 authors.

B B MahajanDermatology, Guru Gobind Singh (GGS) Medical College, Faridkot, IND.
Pravin BanodkarDermatology, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, IND.
Gaurav BhardwajDermatology, Skin Well Clinic, New Delhi, IND.
Narendra GokhaleDermatology, Sklinic, Indore, IND.
K C NischalDermatology, Nirmal Skin and Hair Clinic, Bengaluru, IND.
S K Shahirar AhmedDermatology, Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, IND.
Akhilesh SharmaMedical Affairs, Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, IND.
Mayur MayabhateMedical Affairs, Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, IND.
Tejashri A JajuMedical Affairs, Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Managing pruritic conditions is essential due to their significant impact on patients' quality of life. Chronic urticaria (CU), characterized by persistent itching and hives, severely affects daily activities and sleep. CU includes chronic inducible urticaria and chronic spontaneous urticaria, with the latter lacking identifiable triggers, making treatment especially challenging. CU is a condition that occurs across all age groups, with a higher prevalence among young adults and middle-aged women. Current antihistamine treatments include first-generation antihistamines, which are associated with sedation, and second-generation antihistamines such as cetirizine and fexofenadine, which cause less sedation but have varying efficacy and safety profiles. Bilastine, a novel second-generation H1-antihistamine, offers advantages due to its potent antihistaminic activity, rapid onset of action, and minimal sedation. This narrative review thoroughly synthesizes the evidence for the efficacy and safety of bilastine in treating CU and other pruritic conditions. By analyzing clinical trials, real-world evidence, and comparative studies, this review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of bilastine in managing pruritic conditions, emphasizing its pharmacokinetic properties, clinical efficacy, and safety profile compared to other antihistamines.

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bilastinechronic urticariahistamine h1 receptorpharmacokineticsprurituswheal and flare response

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PMID39525204
PMCPMC11550268

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