| H1RO | Brain H1 receptor occupancy |
| GPCR | G-protein-coupled receptors |
| PIR | proportional impairment ratio |
| CONGA | Consensus Group of New Generation of Antihistamines |
| BBB | blood–brain barrier |
| pKa | Acid–Base Dissociation Constant |
| T max | time to maximum plasma concentration |
| t½ | elimination half-life |
| ARIA | Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma |
| SAR | seasonal allergic rhinitis |
| TSS | total symptom score |
| NSS | nasal symptom score |
| NNSS | non-nasal symptom score |
| PAR | perennial allergic rhinitis |
| FMT | Fine Motoric Test |
| CFF | Critical Flicker-Fusion Frequency Test |
| D2T | “d2” Cancellation Test |
| SRT | Simple Reaction Time |
| SDLP | standard deviations of lateral position |