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Ketotifen

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Definition: A cycloheptathiophene blocker of histamine H1 receptors and release of inflammatory mediators. It has been proposed for the treatment of asthma, rhinitis, skin allergies, and anaphylaxis.     
Pharmacological Action Anti-Allergic Agents; Antipruritics; Histamine H1 Antagonists 		Other names Fumarate, Ketotifen; Zaditen; Ketotiphene; Ketotiphen; Ketotifene; Ketotifen Fumarate; 4,9-Dihydro-4-(1-methyl-4-piperidylidene)-10H-benzDrugs* : KETOTIFEN FUMARATE; ALAWAY
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution  0 4-(1-Methyl-4-piperidylidene)-4H-benzo(4,5)cyclohepta(1,2-b)thiophen-10(9H)-one hydrogen fumarate  *Ketotifen Anti-Allergic Agents. ZADITOR
compound 26-921  59275-17-1 Piperidine, 4-(9,10-dihydro-10-methyl-4H-benzo(4,5)cyclohepta(1,2-b)thien-4-ylidene)-1-methyl-, (Z)-2-butenedioate (1:1)  Ketotifen/*analogs & derivatives. Experientia 32(4):491;1976

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