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Astemizole
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Definition
: A long-acting, non-sedative antihistaminic used in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, asthma, allergic conjunctivitis, and chronic idiopathic urticaria. The drug is well tolerated and has no anticholinergic side effects.
Pharmacological Action
Anti-Allergic Agents
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Histamine H1 Antagonists, Non-Sedating
Other names
ratiopharm, Astemizol; R43512; R 43 512; Astemizole ratiopharm Brand; Astemizole Vita Brand; Astemizole Urbion Brand; Astemizole Smaller Brand; Astemizole Septa Brand; Astemizole Senosiain Brand; Astemizole Merck Brand; Astemizole Medinsa Brand; Astemizole McNeil Brand; Astemizole Lesvi Brand; Astemizole Janssen Brand; Astemizole ICN Brand; Astemizole Fustery Brand; Astemizole Esteve Brand; Astemizole Elfar Brand; Astemizole Diba Brand; Astemizole Byk Brand
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Drugs
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astemizole tetrachlorocuprate(II)
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*Organometallic Compounds
Astemizole/*analogs & derivatives
Copper.
Acta Crystallogr C 2000 Oct;56( Pt 10):1216-7
desmethylastemizole
73736-50-2 Phenol, 4-
(2-
(4-
((1-
((4-
fluorophenyl)methyl)-
1H-
benzimidazol-
2-
yl)amino)-
1-
piperidinyl)ethyl)
Astemizole/*analogs & derivatives.
J Chromatogr 1983;278(2):359
