A comprehensive clinical evaluation of levocetirizine in the treatment of chronic urticaria in children
Abstract
Background: : Levocetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine that is the first-line drug recommended by the guidelines for the treatment of chronic urticaria in children. However, the current study focused mainly on adults, and a comprehensive evaluation of children has not been reported. Therefore, comprehensive clinical evaluation of levocetirizine in the treatment of chronic urticaria in children is crucial for providing rational clinical drug use and improving the basis of relevant national policies.To conduct a comprehensive clinical evaluation of levocetirizine in the treatment of chronic urticaria in children and provide a reference for rational drug use and related policy decisions in clinical practice.
Methods: : A comprehensive evaluation index system for the use of antiallergic drugs in children was established via a literature review, expert interviews, and the Delphi method. Evidence was collected to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, economy, suitability, accessibility and innovation of levocetirizine and loratadine for the treatment of chronic urticaria in children.
Results: : The comprehensive clinical evaluation index system included 6 primary indicators, 12 secondary indicators, and 25 tertiary indicators. The total clinical comprehensive evaluation score of levocetirizine was 92.83, whereas that of loratadine was 72.49. The former is superior to the latter in terms of safety, effectiveness, suitability, innovation, and accessibility, whereas the…
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