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Astemizole
Medical 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. | |
Also Called: | Hismanal,R-43-512 | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 68844-77-9 |
Previously Indexed: | Benzimidazoles (1966-1991),Histamine H1 Receptor Blockaders (1966-1991) |
Astemizole Medical Definitions and Terms
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