Astemizole
Astemizole Brand names, Astemizole Analogs
Astemizole Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Astemizole Chemical_Formula
C28H31FN4O
Astemizole RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/astem.htm
Astemizole fda sheet
Astemizole msds (material safety sheet)
Astemizole Synthesis Reference
F. Janssens et al., U.S. Pat. 4,219,559 (1980)
Astemizole Molecular Weight
458.571 g/mol
Astemizole Melting Point
149.1oC
Astemizole H2O Solubility
432 mg/L
Astemizole State
Solid
Astemizole LogP
5.572
Astemizole Dosage Forms
Suspension; Tablet
Astemizole Indication
For the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Astemizole Pharmacology
Astemizole, an H1-receptor antagonist, is similar in structure to terfenadine and haloperidol, a butyrophenone antipsychotic. It has anticholinergic (atropine-like) and antipruritic effects.
Astemizole Absorption
Rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
Astemizole side effects and Toxicity
LD50=2052mg/kg in mice
Astemizole Patient Information
Astemizole Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
