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alpha-methylhistamine
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Methylhistamines
Definition
: Histamine substituted in any position with one or more methyl groups. Many of these are agonists for the H1, H2, or both histamine receptors.
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alpha-methylhistamine [ alpha-methylhistamine dihydrochloride,alpha-methylhistamine, (R)-isomer,alpha-methylhistamine, (S)-isomer ]
a histamine H3 receptor agonist; RN given refers to parent cpd without isomeric designation
6986-90-9
*Methylhistamines
Pharma Action
Histamine Agonists
Agents Actions Suppl 1991;33:69