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KETOTIFENE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
  • Immunology
Universal entry(ies)
C19H19NOS
formula, see observation
34580-14-8
CAS number
CONT

Ketotifen is a compound that has been claimed to have potent inhibitory effects on chemical mediator release from mast cells. It is also an H1-receptor antagonist with sedating side effects. This agent is active orally and has been available for the treatment of various allergic syndromes for several years.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Zaditor (an ophthalmic drug).

OBS

Chemical formula: C19H19NOS

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
  • Immunologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C19H19NOS
formula, see observation
34580-14-8
CAS number
CONT

Le kétotifène appartient à un groupe de médicaments appelés antihistaminiques [...] Le kétotifène agit en bloquant l'histamine, une substance libérée par le corps durant une réaction allergique. Son action prévient également la libération de substances chimiques naturelles sécrétées par des cellules (les mastocytes) qui prennent part aux réactions allergiques du corps.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Zaditor (médicament ophtalmique).

OBS

Formule chimique : C19H19NOS

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
  • Inmunología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C19H19NOS
formula, see observation
34580-14-8
CAS number
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